Spritz Cookies
Spritz cookies are a festive, buttery delight that’s perfect for holiday baking or everyday indulgence. Made with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, vanilla, and almond extract, these classic treats are known for their tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and intricate designs, thanks to the use of a cookie press. With only 20 minutes of prep time, these cookies come together effortlessly, making them an ideal recipe for busy home bakers. Decorate them with colorful sprinkles or sugar for a touch of personalization, and enjoy their subtle balance of sweetness and almond-infused flavor. Whether served alongside a warm cup of coffee or tucked into a gift box, spritz cookies are guaranteed to add charm and nostalgia to any occasion. Perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or creating edible gifts, these crowd-pleasers are a must-try for anyone craving classic cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them unlined for better cookie press adhesion.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using 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 mixture, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth, soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Fill your cookie press with the dough according to the manufacturer's instructions. Choose your preferred disc shape.
Press the cookies onto the unlined or parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
If desired, decorate the cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake as this will affect the cookie's texture.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring 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 |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 516 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% | |
*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.
