Perfect Spritz Butter Cookies
These Perfect Spritz Butter Cookies are buttery, tender, and festive, perfect for Christmas celebrations. The dough is smooth and easy to pipe, delivering classic buttery goodness with a crisp snap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (227 g) softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add egg and extracts: Beat in 1 large room temperature egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract until fully combined.
- Sift dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. If dough is too soft, chill for 10 minutes.
- Prepare baking sheets: Line with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Load dough into cookie press or piping bag.
- Shape the cookies: Press or pipe dough onto baking sheets about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Decorate immediately with colored sanding sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges just begin to turn golden. Watch closely to avoid overbaking.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and egg for smooth dough. Chill dough if too soft to pipe. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies tender. Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles add festive decoration. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen up to 3 months. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For vegan, use vegan butter and flax egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 1
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