Description
These delicate and aromatic butter spritz cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture with the nostalgic fragrance of vanilla and almond. Perfect for festive celebrations, they hold their intricate shapes beautifully and provide a sophisticated, buttery flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- Granulated Sugar
- Large Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Gel Icing Color
- Festive Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking sheets with silicone mats to provide the necessary grip for the dough.
- In a large mixer bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and sugar on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg followed by the vanilla and almond extracts, ensuring the aromatics are well blended.
- Gently mix in the flour and salt just until the dough forms, being careful not to overwork the mixture to keep the cookies tender.
- Divide the dough into portions and add gel icing color to reach your desired vibrancy before loading into a cookie press.
- Press the shapes directly onto the lined baking sheets and top with sprinkles for added texture and color.
- Bake for 5 to 8 minutes until set but soft, then let rest on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To achieve the best definition in your cookie shapes, ensure your butter is softened but not melted, and always use a silicone mat instead of parchment paper to help the dough release from the press. If the dough feels too soft to hold its ridges, a quick five-minute rest in the refrigerator will help the butter firm up for perfect results.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American