Red Velvet Spritz Cookies Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, separated, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons red paste food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1 tablespoon water
• Nonpareils or sprinkles