Nelson Cookie Bake Traditional Spritz Cookies
Delight in the nostalgic charm of Nelson Cookie Bake Traditional Spritz Cookies—delicate, buttery treats that melt in your mouth and evoke the warmth of holiday baking traditions. Made with a simple yet flavorful combination of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, a hint of vanilla and almond extracts, these classic cookies achieve their perfect crisp-tender texture with the help of a cookie press. Effortlessly customizable, they can be adorned with festive colored sugar or sprinkles for an extra touch of cheer. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for creating a batch of 36 cookies that are perfect for gift-giving, holiday gatherings, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee. Baked to golden perfection, these spritz cookies are a timeless favorite sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- Colored sugar or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased if you're using a cookie press.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough forms and no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
Fill a cookie press with the prepared dough, following the manufacturer's instructions. Attach your desired disk shape to the press.
Press the cookies directly onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are set and just barely starting to turn golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet 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, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 933 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 413.2 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.0 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.
