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Buttery Spritz Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttery Spritz Cookies Made Easy

These Buttery Spritz Cookies are easy to make and melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensures a rich, creamy texture; use at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies, creates a light and fluffy consistency
  • 1 Large Egg Binds ingredients for a structured cookie
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds warm depth of flavor
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Elevates buttery taste with nutty notes
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Foundation for volume and structure
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors
For Decorating (Optional)
  • Red and Green Gel Icing Color Adds vibrant hues to the dough
  • Sprinkles Adds fun and celebratory touch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Press
  • baking sheets
  • Silicone Mats

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with silicone mats.
  2. Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate one large egg along with vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually sift in all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
  5. If desired, divide dough and add red and green gel icing color until evenly mixed.
  6. Spoon dough into a cookie press and press onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Sprinkle pressed cookies with colorful sprinkles if desired.
  8. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes depending on your softness preference, until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 4 to 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best texture. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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