Mascarpone Spritz Cookies recipe

Step 1

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Beat in mascarpone.

Step 4

Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract and salt; beat until mixture is blended.

Step 5

Gradually beat in flour until combined.

Step 6

Divide the dough into thirds. Tint dough with food coloring if desired.

Step 7

Fill cookie press with dough according to manufacturer’s directions. Press dough 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles. Refrigerate baking sheets for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Bake for 6-8 minutes or until edges are just golden brown.

Step 9

Let stand for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.