Classic Spritz Cookies
Delight in the buttery perfection of Classic Spritz Cookies, a holiday favorite that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are crafted with a simple yet irresistible blend of unsalted butter, sugar, and a hint of almond and vanilla extracts for a rich, aromatic flavor. Using a cookie press, the dough is transformed into intricate, festive shapes that are perfect for decorating with colorful sprinkles or a touch of food coloring. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies bake to delicate perfection in just 6-8 minutes, making them ideal for last-minute celebrations or gifting. With their crisp edges and tender centers, these cookies are a timeless treat that will elevate your cookie platter and bring joy to any occasion. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or everyday indulgence, Classic Spritz Cookies are a crowd-pleasing tradition you’ll love to share!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- optional food coloring
- optional sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
If desired, divide the dough into portions and mix in food coloring to achieve your desired shades.
Fill a cookie press fitted with your choice of design disk with the cookie dough. Press the cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Decorate the pressed cookies with sprinkles or other toppings if desired.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they are set but not browned. Watch carefully as they bake to prevent overbrowning.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.6 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.0 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
