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Buttery Spritz Cookies

Buttery Spritz Cookies: A Melting Treat for Every Occasion

Delight in the rich, buttery flavor of Buttery Spritz Cookies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened for a rich, creamy texture.
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar sweetening the cookies just right.
  • 1 large Egg providing moisture and binding the ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract enhancing the cookies' natural flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract adding a delightful nutty aroma.
  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour the key to achieving that perfect texture.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt balancing the sweetness and enhancing the overall flavor.
Optional Color and Decoration
  • Red gel icing color Optional for festive designs; use sparingly.
  • Green gel icing color Optional for holiday themes.
  • Sprinkles Add as desired for that extra festive touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Cookie Press
  • Baking sheets
  • Silicone Baking Mats
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking sheets with silicone baking mats.
  2. Combine unsalted butter and granulated sugar, creaming them together for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and mix until just combined, then blend in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Use a spatula to combine if needed.
  5. Divide the dough and incorporate gel icing colors as desired.
  6. Fill the cookie press with dough and form shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Decorate the cookies with sprinkles before baking them.
  8. Bake for 5-8 minutes, watching for the edges to turn golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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