Orange Spritz Cookies

Brighten up your baking with these delightful Orange Spritz Cookies, a citrusy twist on the classic holiday favorite! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with fragrant orange zest and a hint of vanilla for a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. They’re incredibly easy to make using a cookie press, creating festive shapes perfect for any occasion. Optional orange food coloring adds a cheerful pop of color, while decorative sprinkles let you add your own creative flair. Ready in under 30 minutes, these zesty cookies make an excellent addition to cookie trays, holiday gatherings, or an everyday sweet treat. Perfectly soft and irresistibly tangy, these Orange Spritz Cookies are sure to become a new family favorite! Search-friendly keywords: Orange Spritz Cookies recipe, citrus cookies, holiday baking, easy cookie press recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 48

Ingredients

• 227 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 260 grams All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 drops Orange food coloring (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Decorative sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the mixture. Beat again until well combined. If using orange food coloring, mix it in at this stage.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Transfer the dough into your cookie press, following the manufacturer's instructions. Choose your desired shape disk and press cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 6

If desired, decorate the pressed cookies with sprinkles before baking.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just barely golden. Be careful not to overbake to retain a soft, buttery texture.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	723.4 grams (723.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3324

Total Fat 205.20g	263%
Saturated Fat 115.90g	580%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 722mg	241%
Sodium 1326mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 360.00g	131%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 158.10g
Protein 35.30g	71%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 120mg	9%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 439mg	9%

*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: 53.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 42.0%