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Christmas Spritz Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Spritz Cookies Recipe

These Christmas Spritz Cookies are soft, buttery, and festive, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 0.5 cup Margarine Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Kosher
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • Gel Food Coloring Optional, use sparingly

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • refrigerator
  • Baking sheets
  • Cookie press

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the Butters: Beat together the butter and margarine until fluffy.
  2. Add the Sugars: Gradually mix in granulated and powdered sugar.
  3. Mix in the Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap dough and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  6. Prepare the Baking Sheets: Chill baking sheets in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  7. Load the Cookie Press: Fill cookie press and form onto baking sheets.
  8. Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle sanding sugar or sprinkles on cookies if desired.
  9. Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough and sheets to maintain cookies' shape during baking. Use room temperature eggs for best results.

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