Description
These spritz cookies are a delightful treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a buttery and tender crumb, these cookies can be easily customized with different colors and decorations to suit your preference.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- food coloring or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and extracts: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add flour: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Shape and bake: Divide the dough if tinting with food coloring. Load the dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired disc. Press cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet, decorate with sprinkles if desired. Bake for 7–9 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and store: Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
Notes:
- For best results, do not chill the dough before pressing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
