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Grandma’s Buttery Holiday Spritz Cookies

Three buttery, star-shaped Holiday spritz cookies topped with bright, multi-colored nonpareils on a white plate.
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Make delicate, buttery spritz cookies using your cookie press. These mildly sweet, festive cookies hold their shape well for holiday cookie trays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: Red or green food coloring
  • Optional: Sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. If you want colored dough, divide the dough and mix in a few drops of food coloring into each portion now.
  6. Fit your cookie press with the desired disc (wreath, tree, etc.).
  7. Press the dough directly onto ungreased cookie sheets. If the dough is too stiff, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. If the dough is not sticking to the sheet, chill the dough for 10 minutes.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove from the oven. Immediately decorate with sprinkles while the cookies are still warm.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results with your cookie press, the dough should be soft but not sticky. If it is too stiff, the press will struggle to push the dough through the plate.
  • If you are new to using a press, practice on parchment paper first to get the right pressure and distance from the sheet.
  • These cookies are a great alternative to complicated recipes if you are looking for quick dessert options, unlike some complex meal planning schedules.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.

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