Chocolate Shadow Spritz Cookies

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 unsweetened chocolate squares (1 oz each)
  • 1/3 cup butter (refrigerator temp for electric mixer, slightly softened for hand mixing, margarine or shortening can)
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt chocolate in a double boiler or very slowly in the microwave; set aside to cool.
  2. 2
    Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar well.
  3. 3
    Add chocolate then beat in egg and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  5. 5
    Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. 6
    Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes. Checking for a slightly set or very slightly browned cookie at 10 minutes. If needed, bake another 1-2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Remove cookies from baking sheet while warm & transfer to wire rack to cool.
  8. 8
    Decorate if desired or enjoy them plain. Store in an air-tight container and layered between foil or waxed paper, if needed. These cookies freeze well.

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