Spritz Cookies Ii
Delight in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Spritz Cookies II, a classic holiday treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, sugar, and flour, paired with fragrant vanilla and almond extracts for a subtly sweet, nutty flavor. With just a few minutes of prep and the help of a cookie press, you can create intricately shaped cookies perfect for any festive occasion. The addition of colorful sprinkles or sugar makes these cookies easily customizable and a guaranteed hit at your next gathering. Ready in under 30 minutes, these charming cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Christmas cookie exchanges, gifting, or just indulging with your family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 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
- optional sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Do not grease the baking sheets; these cookies bake better on ungreased surfaces.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
Fill a cookie press with the dough according to the manufacturer's instructions. Choose a decorative disk of your choice to create festive shapes.
Press the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. If desired, add decorations such as sprinkles or colored sugar to the tops of the cookies.
Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Keep a close eye to avoid overbaking.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets 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 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.6 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.7 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 950 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 363.3 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| 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.
