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Buttery Christmas Spritz Cookies Recipe

Buttery Christmas Spritz Cookies

Delightful buttery cookies made using a cookie press, perfect for holiday gifting and cookie exchanges.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Do not overmeasure, as it can make the dough tough.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Decoration
  • 1/4 cup colored sugar or sprinkles Choose festive colors for decoration.

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Adjust the dough's consistency if necessary; it should be soft but not sticky.
Pipe and Bake Cookies
  1. Fill your cookie press with the dough.
  2. Press shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  3. Sprinkle lightly with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.
  4. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For best results, do not overbake the cookies as they will continue to firm up while cooling.