Spritz Cookies Recipe
Holiday spritz cookies have never been easier. Try this buttery classic that presses beautifully and tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups (270 g) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Optional colored sugars or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract and mix until smooth.Whisk flour and salt and add to the wet mixture to form a soft dough.Load the dough into a cookie press and press shapes onto an ungreased baking sheet.Decorate with colored sugar if desired.Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.Cool for 2 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
• No chilling, no lining sheets• Almond extract = authentic flavor• Freezes beautifully• Try chocolate or lemon variation