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Buttery Spritz Cookies

Buttery Spritz Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Delights

Buttery Spritz Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for cookie exchanges and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Cookie press or piping bag

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, plus 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract if desired, and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fill your cookie press with the dough and press onto ungreased baking sheets.
  6. Decorate with colorful sugar or festive sprinkles if desired.
  7. Bake for 7-9 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for a better dough consistency. Measure flour precisely to avoid dry cookies. Avoid overmixing after adding flour.

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