Buttery Christmas Spritz Cookies
These **Buttery Christmas Spritz Cookies** are rich, buttery, and perfect for decorating with colorful sprinkles. With simple ingredients and a cookie press, they’re the ideal treat for holiday gatherings or cozy moments with a warm drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
Red and green sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined. The dough will be soft and smooth.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough should come together easily without being too sticky.
- Use the Cookie Press: Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired disk shape. Press the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart, as they will not spread much while baking.
- Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle the red and green sprinkles or colored sugar on top of each cookie before baking to add a festive touch.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them as they bake to avoid overbaking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Enjoy your delicious buttery Christmas spritz cookies with a warm cup of hot cocoa, coffee, or tea!
Notes
Different Shapes: Use different disks with your cookie press to make various holiday shapes, such as Christmas trees, stars, or snowflakes.
Flavor Variations: Add a teaspoon of orange zest or almond flavoring to the dough for a unique twist.
Add Nuts: Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts into the dough for a crunchy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
