Description
Spritz Cookies combine irresistible buttery flavor with simple prep. Enjoy their melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion from holidays to tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1⅔ cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- Optional toppings: melted chocolate, sprinkles, sanding sugar, nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare cookie sheets.
- Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until just combined.
- Gradually add flour on low speed until incorporated, creating a soft dough.
- Fill cookie press with dough and press onto cool baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for best flavor control.
For vegan options, substitute egg with a flax egg and butter with a vegan alternative.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg