Orange Spritz Cookies
Brighten up your baking with these delightful Orange Spritz Cookies, a citrusy twist on the classic holiday favorite! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with fragrant orange zest and a hint of vanilla for a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. They’re incredibly easy to make using a cookie press, creating festive shapes perfect for any occasion. Optional orange food coloring adds a cheerful pop of color, while decorative sprinkles let you add your own creative flair. Ready in under 30 minutes, these zesty cookies make an excellent addition to cookie trays, holiday gatherings, or an everyday sweet treat. Perfectly soft and irresistibly tangy, these Orange Spritz Cookies are sure to become a new family favorite! Search-friendly keywords: Orange Spritz Cookies recipe, citrus cookies, holiday baking, easy cookie press recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 260 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 drops Orange food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Decorative sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and 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 orange zest to the mixture. Beat again until well combined. If using orange food coloring, mix it in at this stage.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough into your cookie press, following the manufacturer's instructions. Choose your desired shape disk and press cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
If desired, decorate the pressed cookies with sprinkles before baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just barely golden. Be careful not to overbake to retain a soft, buttery texture.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.2 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.9 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 722 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.0 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 439 mg | 9% | |
*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.
