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Buttery Christmas Spritz Cookies

These delicate, buttery spritz cookies are pressed into charming shapes and are perfect for the holidays. Easy to make and decorate, they melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to cool room temp Real butter is recommended for best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temp
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Optional but highly recommended for flavor.
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure.
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt Balances sweetness.
Toppings
  • as needed Holiday sprinkles, colored sanding sugar, or melted chocolate for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Add the flour and salt. Mix on low just until combined and no dry streaks remain.
  4. Fill your cookie press with dough and attach your favorite disk shape.
Baking
  1. Press cookies directly onto an unlined, ungreased cookie sheet.
  2. Decorate with sprinkles if you like.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 7 to 10 minutes until the edges are just set and pale golden.
  4. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze undecorated cookies for up to 2 months.