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Christmas spritz cookies are the epitome of the holidays at my Grandma's house. These tiny, bite-size cookies are SUPER cute, and the almond extract gives them a nice, subtle flavor to complement the buttery sweetness of the cookies. Pressed into a festive shape and topped with some sprinkles, these are the cutest addition to your Christmas cookie platter.
About
Christmas spritz cookies are just so darn cute! If you aren't familiar, they're yummy, buttery sugar cookies with a hint of almond extract for some extra flavor.
It's a really simple recipe with just a few ingredients, and the dough comes together really quickly!
You then use a cookie press to press the dough into the cutest shapes. My grandma always does a Christmas tree, so I followed her tradition this year!
Key Ingredients
Almond Extract
Almond extract gives these sugar cookies a fun flavor. It's pretty strong, so trust that the amount I have listed in the directions is enough!
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 300 F.
- Prepare cookie press with the desired pattern.
Make the Christmas Spritz Cookie Dough
- Cream together room temperature butter and sugar, until light in color and fluffy.
- If your butter isn't room temperature, put it in the microwave and microwave in 7 second bursts, rotating the butter after each burst, until soft (about 3-4 turns).
- Blend in room temperature egg, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
- If your egg isn't at room temperature, put it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
- Sift together flour and salt, and add to dough.
- If desired, add food coloring and mix until fully incorporated.
Press the Cookies
- Put the Christmas spritz cookie dough into the cookie press fitted with your desired attachment.
- Press the cookies onto the cookie sheet.
- Put sprinkles on, if desired.
Bake
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies look set.
Notes
Yes! You can make these cookies up to 3 months ahead of time and store in the freezer until ready.
Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
I always make them for Christmas, but they're great for any celebration! If you get a cookie press with multiple patterns, you can make whatever shape cookies you'd like.
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Christmas Spritz Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups flour sifted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter room temperature, unsalted
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 300 F.
- Prepare cookie press with the desired pattern.
Make the Dough
- Cream together butter and sugar, until light in color and fluffy.
- Blend in room temperature egg, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
- Sift together flour and salt, and add to dough.
- If desired, add food coloring and mix until fully incorporated.
Press the Cookies
- Put the cookies into the cookie press fitted with your desired attachment.
- Press the cookies onto the cookie sheet.
- Put sprinkles on, if desired.
Bake
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies look set.
Nutrition
Did you make these Christmas spritz cookies? I want to know! Post a picture on social media, tag @battersandblessings, and add #battersandblessings so I can see your creation 🙂
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