Description
Classic Spritz Cookies are delightful buttery treats that are quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion. These crisp, tender cookies are made by pressing flavored dough through a cookie press to create beautifully shaped designs. With a perfect balance of sweetness and rich vanilla flavor, they’re a timeless holiday favorite or an everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg plus 1 yolk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking your spritz cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a standing mixer bowl or with an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter, sugar, and kosher salt together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This step adds air for a lighter cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined. This gives the dough richness and flavor.
- Add Flour and Form Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients while mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the Cookies: Transfer the dough into a cookie spritzer or cookie press fitted with your chosen shaped disc. Press cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow slight spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing and better dough consistency.
- You can customize your spritz cookies with different cookie press discs for fun shapes.
- For added color and flavor, consider dividing the dough and mixing in food coloring or finely chopped nuts before pressing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain crispness.
