Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 58kcal
Spritz cookies are a classic Christmas cookie that everyone will love! These buttery cookies are easy to make, and fun to decorate. Make a big batch of this spritz cookie recipe for a holiday party, simple Christmas gifts, or just to decorate and enjoy with the family.
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- 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams, room temperature (2 sticks)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar 133 grams
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
- 3 large egg yolks 42 grams, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
- ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 grams
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour 300 grams
- Sprinkles and sanding sugars optional, for decorating
Preheat oven to 375°F. Set aside baking sheets. Do not use parchment paper - bake the cookies directly on the baking sheets.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, and salt together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
1 cup unsalted butter, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Add the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3 large egg yolks
Add the vanilla and almond extracts, beating just until incorporated.
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
Turn off the mixer and add the flour. With the mixer on low speed, fold in the flour just until all flour has been incorporated.
2½ cups all-purpose flour
Follow the directions for your cookie press to form the cookies onto the baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles and sugars, if desired.
Sprinkles and sanding sugars
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to completely cool.
- Do not line the baking sheets. These cookies bake best directly on the pan.
- Don’t over-mix the dough. Mix ingredients just until fully incorporated.
- Your cookie press will have specific instructions on how to use it.
- The almond extract adds great flavor, but you can substitute it with more vanilla extract if needed. You could also use another flavored extract.
Storage: Store spritz cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg