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Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies Recipe

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Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies are crisp, tender cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday dessert trays, tea parties, or cookie exchanges. These festive cookies are made with simple pantry staples, pressed into charming shapes, and bake quickly without any dough chilling required. Their delicate buttery flavor and customizable decorations make them a nostalgic favorite for celebrations and everyday treats alike.

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar together for about 2–3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step aerates the dough and helps achieve the classic delicate texture of spritz cookies.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, creating a creamy batter.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent the cookies from becoming tough.
  4. Load the Cookie Press: Fill your cookie press fitted with the desired disc shape with the prepared dough. Press the cookies directly onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
  6. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Decorate (Optional): Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, or any desired toppings to add festive charm.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is truly at room temperature for optimal mixing and easier pressing with the cookie press.
  • Use ungreased baking sheets, as greasing can prevent the dough from sticking during pressing and affect the cookie shapes.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Decorate after thawing for best appearance.

Keywords: Classic, Buttery, Spritz Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Easy Baking, Cookie Press, Festive Treats, Christmas Cookies, Butter Cookies

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