Chocolate Shadow Spritz Cookies

• 2 unsweetened chocolate squares (1 oz each)
• 1/3 cup butter (refrigerator temp for electric mixer, slightly softened for hand mixing, margarine or shortening can)
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or very slowly in the microwave; set aside to cool.
2. Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar well.
3. Add chocolate then beat in egg and vanilla.
4. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
5. Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 375u0b0F for 10-12 minutes. Checking for a slightly set or very slightly browned cookie at 10 minutes. If needed, bake another 1-2 minutes.
7. Remove cookies from baking sheet while warm & transfer to wire rack to cool.
8. Decorate if desired or enjoy them plain. Store in an air-tight container and layered between foil or waxed paper, if needed. These cookies freeze well.

chocolate squares, butter, cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-shadow-spritz-cookies-417251 (may not work)