Description
These buttery Spritz Cookies are a classic holiday treat that’s perfect for any festive occasion. With a hint of almond and vanilla, these delicate cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Additional:
- Colored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using a cookie press.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Combine and press: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fill a cookie press and press cookies onto the baking sheets.
- Decorate and bake: Decorate with colored sprinkles if desired and bake for 7-9 minutes until edges are barely golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Spritz cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- You can tint the dough with food coloring for festive shapes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
