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Christmas Funfetti Spritz Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Festive, buttery spritz cookies studded with holiday sprinkles and topped with a melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, cookie exchanges, and cozy family celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup Christmas funfetti sprinkles (red, green, and white)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Additional Christmas sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in funfetti sprinkles with a rubber spatula.
  6. Spoon dough into cookie press fitted with festive disk. If dough is too stiff, let sit for a few minutes; if too soft, chill for 10 minutes.
  7. Press cookies directly onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies are set and just barely golden on the edges. Do not overbake.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For frosting: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and pinch of salt; beat until creamy and spreadable.
  11. Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe a small amount of frosting onto each cookie. Top with extra sprinkles.

Notes

For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, substitute flour and dairy ingredients as needed. Chill dough if cookies lose shape or stick to the press. Fold sprinkles in gently by hand to prevent color bleeding. Store frosted cookies in the fridge for up to 4 days; unfrosted cookies keep at room temperature for 5-6 days. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: Christmas cookies, spritz cookies, funfetti, cream cheese frosting, holiday baking, festive cookies, easy cookies, cookie exchange

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