Description
These Buttery Italian Spritz Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. With a rich buttery flavor and a hint of almond, these cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate. They make a great addition to holiday cookie trays or a sweet snack any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional for Decorating:
- Sprinkles or colored sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Use Cookie Press: Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired disc shape. Press cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Decorate and Bake: Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if desired. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure your baking sheets are cool and ungreased for best results.
- Dough can be tinted with gel food coloring for festive variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
