Delicate Buttery Spritz Cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Delicate, buttery spritz pressed into festive shapes for holidays and celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg, room temperature
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

→ Decoration (optional)

08 - Colored sanding sugar
09 - Chocolate for drizzling
10 - Sprinkles

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or use ungreased nonstick surfaces.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using; beat until fully combined.
04 - Gradually mix in the flour and salt, scraping the bowl as needed, until a soft dough forms.
05 - Fill the cookie press with dough according to manufacturer’s directions and press cookies onto prepared sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
06 - Sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on cookies if desired.
07 - Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, until edges just begin to turn golden.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They bake in minutes and taste like pure butter elegance with almost no effort required.
  • The cookie press does all the shaping work, so every cookie looks like you spent hours decorating.
  • You can make them plain or dress them up however your mood strikes—they're endlessly customizable.
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable—cold butter won't cream properly, and cold eggs won't blend smoothly, resulting in grainy texture.
  • Never chill this dough; it needs to stay soft and pliable or the press becomes a torture device instead of a helper.
03 -
  • If your press gets clogged, the dough is either too warm or too stiff—warm up chilled dough slightly between batches or soften it with a quick beat.
  • Different press disks create different effects, so invest in a few shapes and switch them up; stars and wreaths feel festive, but even simple ridges look elegant.
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