Spritz Cookies Recipe

4.78 from 9 votes

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.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Baking Sheet
Stand Mixer
Cookie Press

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Notes

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.

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