Description
Spritz cookies are classic buttery cookies made using a cookie press, creating beautiful shapes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until combined.
- Fill a cookie press with the dough and press cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: spritz cookies, cookie press cookies, butter cookies