Classic Spritz Cookies

Bright, buttery, and endlessly customizable, these classic spritz cookies are a delightful holiday treat that melt in your mouth and can be decorated for various occasions.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 9

Total Time 24

Servings: 36 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 100

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality European-style butter for richer flavor.
1 cup granulated sugar Superfine sugar can lighten texture.
1 large egg For a dairy-free option, use an egg replacer.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon almond extract
3.5 cups all-purpose flour Measure correctly for best results.
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt

Decorating Ingredients

Assorted sprinkles Best added before baking.
Gel food coloring For coloring the dough.
Melted white chocolate For additional decoration.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
If desired, fold in gel food coloring until evenly distributed.
Fill your cookie press with dough and pipe onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Top each piped cookie with assorted sprinkles.

Baking

Bake cookies for 7-9 minutes or until the edges turn light golden brown.
Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before decorating.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. For dough freezing, pipe shapes and flash-freeze before transferring to a bag.