Pressed Butter Cookies
Indulge in the tender, buttery perfection of Pressed Butter Cookies—a classic holiday treat that’s a breeze to make and impossible to resist. These delicate cookies are made with simple pantry staples like softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, enhanced with the warm flavors of vanilla and a touch of almond extract. Using a cookie press, you can create an array of beautiful shapes, perfect for festive gatherings or everyday enjoyment. Ready in under 25 minutes, these cookies bake up light and golden with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Add a splash of creativity by decorating them with festive sprinkles or a drizzle of melted chocolate for a personalized touch. Whether you’re hosting a party or craving a homemade classic, these Pressed Butter Cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 whole 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) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
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 smooth dough forms.
Fill your cookie press with the dough according to the manufacturer's instructions. Choose your desired disc shape for pressing the cookies.
Press the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. The cookies will not spread much during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Do not overbake to keep the cookies tender.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Decorate the cookies with sprinkles prior to baking or drizzle them with melted chocolate once cooled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.6 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.7 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 357.3 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 411 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.
