Description
Spritz Cookies are a classic buttery holiday treat, known for their beautiful shapes and delicious flavor. These cookies are simple to make using a cookie press and can be kept plain or decorated for festive occasions, making them a delightful addition to any holiday cookie platter.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air into the dough for a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Extracts: Mix in the egg along with the vanilla and almond extracts until evenly combined to infuse the dough with flavor and improve its structure.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Shape Cookies: Fill a cookie press with the dough and press it onto the prepared sheets, placing the cookies about an inch apart to allow room for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 6 to 8 minutes, watching carefully to avoid browning, which keeps them soft and light in color.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easy creaming and better texture.
- If you don’t have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag with a star tip as an alternative.
- Decorate cookies after baking and cooling with colored sugar or icing if desired.
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies should remain pale for a delicate crumb.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
