Odd that both you and the previous poster mentioned colder batter. I will
let you know how it all turns out after this weekend. I know you won't be
able to sleep until then

Seriously, thanks!

j
"Puester" > wrote in message
...
> Julianne wrote:
> >
> > I bought a new cookie press at Wal-Mart this weekend shortly after
avowing
> > that I would buy no more useless kitchen gadgets. As of yet, I haven't
> > found any recipes I like. Does anyone have any suggestions?
> >
> > j
>
> This doesn't make a big batch, so I usually double the recipe.
> This is a very crumbly cookie. Spritz dough should be kept cold prior
> to baking because it contains so much butter it will spread too far if
> you try to shape it at room temp.
>
>
> Holly Wreaths (makes ~ 2 dozen)
>
> 1/2 c. butter
> 1/2 3oz. pkg. cream cheese
> 1/4 c. sugar
> 1/2 tsp. vanilla
> 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
>
> 1. Cream together well butter, cream cheese and sugar. Beat in
> vanilla. Gradually add flour.
>
> 2. Fill cookie press. Form cookies on ungreased cookie sheet using
> star-shaped plate. Form wreath by moving press in a circle as dough
> is
> extruded. Gently press ends together to form a wreath. Sprinkle with
> green sugar crystals if desired. (Of course you can make these
> any shape you wish.)
>
> 3. Bake at 375 deg. F. for 8-10 min. (They will not brown much.)
> Remove at once to cooling rack. You can pipe on a red bow and holly
> berries with that little tube of icing gel if you wish.
>
> gloria p