Description
A simple and delightful recipe for cozy spritz cookies that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill your cookie press with the dough and press shapes onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Sprinkle with colored sugar or festive sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spritz cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe, baking