Easy Spritz Cookies

Bring festive charm to your dessert table with these Easy Spritz Cookies, a classic holiday treat that's as delightful to make as it is to eat! Perfectly buttery and delicately crisp, these cookies come together in just 20 minutes of prep time and bake in under 8 minutes, making them ideal for busy bakers. Featuring a hint of almond and vanilla extract for a flavorful twist, the dough is easily pressed into beautiful shapes using a cookie press, ensuring picture-perfect results every time. Customize them with vibrant food coloring and festive sprinkles to match any occasion, from Christmas to birthday parties. With a yield of about 40 cookies, they’re perfect for sharing or gifting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these easy-to-follow instructions will have you creating bakery-level cookies at home in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 40

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0 Optional food coloring
• 0 Decorative sprinkles or sugars

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring to tint the dough.

Step 6

Fill a cookie press with the dough, following the manufacturer's instructions, and use your preferred disk pattern to press cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 1 inch between cookies.

Step 7

Decorate the cookies with sprinkles or decorative sugars if desired.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	601.8 grams (601.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2507

Total Fat 106.50g	137%
Saturated Fat 58.50g	293%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 468mg	156%
Sodium 720mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 362.20g	132%
Dietary Fiber 7.30g	26%
Total Sugars 156.00g
Protein 35.30g	71%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 87mg	7%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 393mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 56.8%