These Chocolate Spritz Cookiestaste as good as they look! A simple cocoa cookie dough is pressed into beautiful holiday designs and covered with sprinkles in this easy recipe.
various holiday sprinkles, cookie decorations and/or melted chocolateif desired
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a mixer, cream the shortening and cream cheese until smooth and well combined. Add the sugar and beat well until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix well.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa and salt. Add to wet ingredients and blend until combined.
Using a spatula or knife, press dough into the barrel of the cookie press and use according to manufacturer’s directions. Place the cookie press on a baking sheet, squeeze the trigger, and gently lift up. If dough should stick to the press, gently remove with the tip of a knife or finger. Cookies can be about 1 ½ inches apart on the baking sheet. Decorate with sprinkles, etc. if desired.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Allow to cool on baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.