the Best Old Fashioned Spritz Cookies
These Classic Old Fashioned Spritz Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats that are perfect for any occasion. Made with a simple dough and a cookie press, they are fun to make and delicious to eat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 60 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
Optional: Gel food coloring, sprinkles
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Do not grease baking sheets.
2.Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (4-5 mins).
3.Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
4.Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined.
5.Load dough into cookie press.
6.Press cookies onto ungreased cold baking sheets.
7.Bake 7-9 minutes until set but not brown.
8.Cool on sheet for 2 mins, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is soft but not melting.
Do not use parchment paper; dough needs to stick to the pan.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.