Perfect Spritz Cookies Recipe
Learn how to make classic spritz cookies with this easy recipe. These buttery pressed cookies feature tender texture and beautiful shapes, perfect for holiday baking and gift-giving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ⅔ cup 130g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2¼ cups 280g all-purpose flour
- Optional: colored sugar sprinkles, or nonpareils for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl for two minutes until fluffy and pale.
- Add the granulated sugar to the butter and beat for three more minutes until light and airy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined. Scrape down the bowl sides.
- Add the flour and salt all at once, mixing on low speed just until the flour is incorporated.
- Fill your cookie press with dough according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Press cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them one inch apart.
- Add decorations on top if desired, pressing gently so they stick.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are light golden brown but centers remain pale.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for two minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.