Cookie Press Cookies
Delight in the timeless charm of Cookie Press Cookies, a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat! This recipe combines simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a hint of almond extract to create irresistibly delicate cookies with just the right amount of sweetness. Using a cookie press, you can shape these into intricate designs that look bakery-worthy with minimal effort, making them perfect for holiday trays or special occasions. Ready in under 30 minutes, including prep and bake time, these bite-sized delights offer a creative canvas for sprinkles, colored sugar, or any festive garnish you love. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or indulging in a solo sweet treat, these classic pressed cookies promise a combination of beauty, flavor, and nostalgia.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased for better dough adherence.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Fill your cookie press with the dough, following the manufacturer's instructions. Choose your preferred disk shape to create a variety of decorative cookies.
Press the cookies directly onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. If desired, decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar before baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.6 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 357.2 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 385 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.
