Spritz Cookies
Tender, buttery Spritz Cookies are so fun to make and come in the prettiest shapes! Dip them in glaze or sprinkle them before baking for a festive, easy cookie!
Servings: 72 -84 Cookies
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Sprinkles for decorating
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light, about 2-3 minutes.1 cup salted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and salt and beat again, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Add the flour and mix again on low speed just until combined. Divide the dough and color part of it with a few drops of gel food coloring, if desired.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Filled the cookie press with dough. Press the cookies onto the baking sheet about 1 inch apart, then sprinkle with coarse sanding sugar or sprinkles, if desired.Sprinkles
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, just until lightly golden around the edges. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
- If using the glaze, combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Dip cooled cookies, then sprinkle with sprinkles, if desired and let them sit on a wire rack until the glaze has set.1 cup powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Notes
- Spritz cookies can be stored for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can freeze these cookies in a freezer-safe ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
- If you need to make the dough in advance, it will keep in the fridge for 4 days, or you could freeze the dough for up to 3 months and just thaw well before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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