Description
These delicate Almond Spritz Cookies are a buttery, nostalgic treat featuring a signature hint of almond extract and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly pressed into festive shapes, they offer a classic snap that makes them an essential heirloom addition to any holiday cookie tray.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Colored sugars for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large bowl for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale.
- Incorporate the room-temperature egg and the almond and vanilla extracts, beating until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Fill a cookie press with the dough, ensuring there are no air pockets, and select your favorite decorative disk.
- On ungreased, cold baking sheets, press the dough out leaving 2 inches between each cookie, and garnish with colored sugars if desired.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes until edges are barely golden; let rest for one minute on the sheet before moving to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For the crispest designs, always use chilled baking sheets and avoid greasing them, as the dough needs to grip the surface to release from the press. If your kitchen is warm and the dough becomes too soft, simply place the loaded cookie press in the refrigerator for five minutes to ensure the cookies hold their intricate shapes during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American