Description

These classic butter spritz cookies are a holiday staple, offering a delicate almond flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Using a cookie press, you can easily create beautiful, festive shapes that look professional yet taste like a comforting homemade treasure.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Gel food coloring (optional)
Festive sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare ungreased baking sheets, ensuring you do not use parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a large mixer bowl, cream the room temperature butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and beat until well combined, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together; do not over-mix.
If using colors, divide the dough and tint with gel icing colors as desired.
Fill a cookie press fitted with your chosen disk and press the dough onto the ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 5–8 minutes until set, then let them cool on the baking sheet for 4–5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For the best definition in your cookie shapes, ensure your baking sheets are completely cool and dry before pressing the dough onto them. If the dough becomes too soft to hold its shape during the process, place the cookie press in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to firm up. These treats are excellent for holiday gifting and can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American