Spritz Cookies Recipe

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Learn how to make the best spritz cookies recipe with six ingredients in under 30 minutes for a sweet, buttery holiday treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time9

Cooling Time5

Total Time24

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Servings: cookies

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Do not grease your baking sheets; the cookies need to grip the pan to hold their shape.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
1 cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and almond (or vanilla) extract until fully combined.
1 large egg, 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt
Add Food Coloring, if using (Optional): If using food coloring, divide the dough into portions and mix in the desired colors.
Food coloring
Shape the Cookies: Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired disc shape. Press the cookies directly onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake: Bake for 6-9 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Before Baking: Sprinkle cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles for added sparkle.
After Baking: Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate or glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.