Melt in Your Mouth Spritz

Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful *Melt in Your Mouth Spritz Cookies*, a holiday classic that’s irresistibly buttery and deliciously crisp. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour with the subtle sweetness of vanilla and almond extracts for a perfectly balanced flavor. With the help of a handy cookie press, these elegant treats take just 20 minutes of prep time and bake to golden perfection in under 10 minutes. Customize them with a sprinkle of sanding sugar or colorful sprinkles for a festive touch. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges or an everyday indulgence, these spritz cookies truly live up to their "melt in your mouth" name!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 24

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 sprinkles or sanding sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a rack in the center of the oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.

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 a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Fill a cookie press with the dough according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Fit the press with your desired shape disk.

Step 7

Press the dough directly onto the lined baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

If desired, decorate the cookies with sprinkles or sanding sugar for added color and texture.

Step 9

Bake each batch in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn lightly golden.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	599.8 grams (599.8g)

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 156.30g
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%