Description
Spritz cookies are buttery, tender, and lightly sweet cookies often made with a cookie press to create festive shapes, perfect for holidays and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Do not grease baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract 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 until just combined.
- Fill a cookie press with the dough and press cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- If dough is too soft to hold shape, chill for 15–30 minutes.
- Use festive sprinkles before baking for added color.
- Do not overbake to maintain a tender texture.