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Buttery Spritz Cookies

Buttery Spritz Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Delights

Buttery Spritz Cookies are quick to prepare and feature a melt-in-your-mouth texture enriched with butter, almond, and vanilla flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter use room temperature butter for optimal mixing
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and contributes to a fluffy texture
  • 1 large Egg ensure it's at room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances the flavor profile
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract adds a distinctive, classic almond flavor
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure for the cookies
  • 1/2 tsp Salt balances sweetness and enhances taste
For Color and Decoration
  • Gel Food Coloring optional; use in small amounts for adding color
  • Sprinkles optional; decorate as desired

Equipment

  • hand mixer
  • Cookie Press
  • Baking Sheets
  • Silicone Mats

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream room temperature butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix on low speed until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. If desired, divide the dough and add gel food coloring one drop at a time, mixing until achieving preferred color.
  6. Fill the cookie press with the prepared dough and press onto lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle sprinkles over the cookie dough shapes if desired.
  8. Bake cookies for 5 to 8 minutes, until set but lightly colored.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool on sheets for about 4 to 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for the best texture. Avoid over-mixing to maintain cookie softness. For longer storage, refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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