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Spritz Cookies Recipe

Spritz Cookies Recipe: Buttery, Crisp, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Classics

Classic buttery almond spritz cookies made with a cookie press
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter very soft
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla + ½ tsp almond extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Food coloring & sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Cream very soft butter + sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in egg + extracts (+ color).
  • Mix in flour + salt just until combined.
  • Load press; press onto ungreased sheets.
  • Decorate immediately.
  • Bake at 375°F for 6–9 min until set but pale.
  • Cool 2 min on sheet, then rack.

Notes

• No chilling, no lining sheets
• Almond extract = authentic flavor
• Freezes beautifully
• Try chocolate or lemon variation