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Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies

Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies are soft, buttery delights perfect for the holidays.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional, substitute with other extracts if desired
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Foundation for cookie structure
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For Decoration
  • 1 bottle Food Coloring Optional for festive colors
  • 1 cup Decorative Sprinkles For visual appeal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Press
  • baking sheets
  • Mixing bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then mix on low speed until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
  4. Fill the cookie press and chill the dough if it’s too soft.
  5. Press the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  6. Sprinkle with decorative sprinkles before baking.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 6-8 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal mixing. Decorate right after pressing cookies.

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