Spritz Cookies
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Light, crisp, and so buttery, these spritz cookies are a beloved holiday tradition. So good with a warm cup of tea, coffee, or cocoa!
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
spritz cookies
Servings: 60 small cookies, approximately
Calories: 85 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- assorted colored sugars/sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until very pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
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Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts until incorporated.
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Add the egg and beat until smooth.
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Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir together until just barely combined.
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Load the dough into a cookie press, and form shapes on baking sheets.
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Sprinkle with colored sugar/sprinkles to garnish.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just beginning to turn golden around the edges.
Nutrition Facts
Spritz Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 85
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 14mg0%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.