Spritz Cookies Recipe
If you want light, buttery and beautiful cookies, this Spritz Cookies Recipe is perfect
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Do not grease baking sheet.
Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg & Vanilla
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until soft dough forms.
Fill Cookie Press
- Place dough into cookie press with desired shape disc.
Form Cookies
- Press cookies onto baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
Bake Cookies
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool
- Let cookies cool on rack before serving.
Notes
- Add almond extract for extra flavor
- Use food coloring for festive cookies
- Decorate with sprinkles before baking
- Dip in chocolate after baking
- Chill dough slightly if too soft
- Use different discs for fun shapes
- Store dough covered to prevent drying