Spritz Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Spritz cookies are buttery, delicate, and perfect for decorating with colorful sugar or sprinkles. These classic cookies make a delightful treat for holidays or any special occasion, bringing a touch of elegance with each bite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (Ensure it’s softened, not melted.)
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (Can substitute with maple or bourbon extract.)
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (Omit if using salted butter.)
• to taste Colored sugar or sprinkles

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
3. Step 3: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
6. Step 6: Fill a cookie press with the dough and press cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
7. Step 7: Decorate each cookie with colored sugar or sprinkles as desired.
8. Step 8: Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown.
9. Step 9: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For a different flavor, try substituting almond extract with maple or bourbon extract.
• If you don’t have a cookie press, roll the dough into balls and flatten them with a fork for a rustic look.
• Use colored sugars or sprinkles to match seasonal themes or celebrations.
• Make sure your butter is softened but not melted; this helps achieve the perfect cookie texture.

Storage

Store spritz cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To keep them fresh longer, you can freeze the baked cookies for up to three months. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature and optionally warm slightly in the oven to refresh their crispness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, but omit the 1/4 teaspoon of salt called for in the recipe to avoid making the cookies too salty.

Do I need a cookie press to make spritz cookies?

A cookie press is traditional and helps create the classic shapes, but if you don’t have one, you can shape the dough into balls and flatten them with a fork for a simple alternative.

Spritz Cookies Recipe

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Spritz Cookies are delicate, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth bite-sized treats that are perfect for holiday celebrations or any cookie craving. Made with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these classic pressed cookies are decorated with colorful sugar or sprinkles for a festive touch. Easy to prepare with a cookie press, they bake quickly to a golden perfection with a crisp edge and tender center.

• Author: Caleb
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: About 4 dozen cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (Ensure it’s softened, not melted)
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (can substitute with maple or bourbon extract)

Decoration

• Colored sugar or sprinkles, to taste

Instructions

1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt to evenly distribute the spices.
5. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the texture tender.
6. Shape Cookies: Fill a cookie press with the dough and press the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
7. Decorate: Sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on top of each cookie immediately after pressing for a colorful, festive look.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring a crisp texture.

Notes

• Make sure the butter is softened and not melted to achieve the right dough consistency for pressing.
• If you don’t have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to shape the cookies.
• Feel free to experiment with different extracts such as maple or bourbon for a unique flavor twist.
• Use ungreased baking sheets for the best texture and to prevent cookies from spreading too much.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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