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Spritz Cookies

Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword Spritz Cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 84 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • optional: sprinkles chocolate chips, melted chocolate or crushed candy canes for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl and beat again as needed to combine.
  3. On low speed, beat in the flour and salt. Turn up to high speed and beat until completely combined.
  4. Press the dough-- follow manufacturer’s directions to fit your cookie press with a decorative plate. Scrape some of the dough into your cookie press. Hold the cookie press perpendicular to the lined baking sheet and press out the cookies 2 inches apart. Decorate the shaped cookie dough with sprinkles if you desire. 

  5. If the cookie dough becomes too soft as you work, chill the shaped cookie dough in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking.
  6. Bake until very lightly browned on the edges, 7 to 9 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 

  8. Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  9. Make ahead tip: You can chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for up to 4 days before pressing the dough through the cookie press. You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months; allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before continuing with step 4. Baked cookies freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.

Recipe Notes

To make ahead, you can either chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze the dough for up to 3 months. If freezing, allow the dough to unthaw in the refrigerator overnight before bringing to room temperature to create your cookies.

To change the flavor of these cookies slightly, you can substitute the almond extract with peppermint extract to make the flavor even more festive!