Ingredients for Pressed Butter Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- a few drops of food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
- sanding sugar (optional)
- other decorative toppings (optional)
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How to Make Pressed Butter Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 8 ounces cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in 3 cups all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
- Fill a cookie press with the dough. Press dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, creating your desired shapes.
- If desired, decorate with sprinkles, sanding sugar, or other decorative toppings.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1g
