Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2011

I followed the recipe just as written, the cookie batter would not come out of my cookie shooter very well and they did not cook right. I had to leave them in longer than I wanted because they would not come off the cookie sheets because the cookie was so soft, like it was not done. They tasted good the same day I made them, the next day they were hard and not soft at all. I will go back to my old recipe.

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MACLIZ

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2011

Extremely easy to make and delicious! I doubled the recipe (and used butter, I saw too late it was shortening :)) and we know have lots of small cookies.

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Alicia

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

My favorite spritz cookie recipe!! I make them every year. A must try!

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iccjones

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2011

These are yummy! I didn't have butter flavored shortening so I use 1/2 regular shortening and 1/2 real butter. Turned out great. I also glazed the tops. I did find that I preferred baking them for 8-9 minutes instead of the 10-12.

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Momof5

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Willcox, Arizona, USA

Living In: Roscoe, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2011

The only change I made was adding the zest of an entire orange. THIS RECIPE IS AMAZING. I haven't made any spritz cookies because I consider them to be a boring cookie, lol. This recipe intrigued me with the addition of cream cheese, orange zest and cinnamon. It didn't disappoint! The dough worked perfectly in my cookie press. I was using a Martha Stewart press I got for Christmas last year. This batch made almost 9 dozen cookies! I decorated them with sanding sugars, but I have even bigger plans for the next batch. I'm going to make an orange glaze and apply after baking. You could still add sugars for whatever holiday! I plan on adding this recipe to my cookie baking arsenal! It's a winner! My house smells a-m-a-z-i-n-g right now.

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mwade

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2011

Excellent recipe! Thank-you very much for sharing it.

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Sally

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2011

We have been making these for 3 yrs and love them. Simple and great flavor.

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Krista Donahue

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Franklin, Indiana, USA

Living In: Vista, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2011

I did not care for this. It tasted like grease and literally was flavorless.I do not know the value of putting cream cheese in unless you use a lot more.It was hard to put thru the press maybe the measurements are different in Canada.

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NANCY1769

Home Town: Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2011

Gorgeous cookies! This recipe was my first attempt at 'spritz' cookies and I couldn't be happier! The flavor is amazing. I followed the recipe exactly and am thrilled with the results! Can't wait to make these for the holidays - people will love them and be impressed!

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Kelawils

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

So at first I thought this was a normal butter cookie but after a few days in the cookie jar, I could really taste the Orange in the cookie. Make sure you use the Orange Zest. I mean why wouldn't you? It's delicious! I made cookie trays for X-Mas and everyone raved about this cookie. I used the Wilton Ultra cookie maker and they came out perfect. I added sprinkles and they looked like perfect little Christmas Trees and Flowers. I recommend this cookie!

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