Christmas Spritz Cookies
These classic Christmas Spritz Cookies are buttery, tender, and beautifully festive, perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or gifting. Quick and easy to make, they’re a nostalgic treat that brings holiday cheer to any kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Colored sugar sprinkles (for decorating)
- Nonpareils or edible glitter (optional)
- Chocolate drizzle (optional, melt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chips)
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients and allow butter to soften at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Beat until fully incorporated, scraping the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Load dough into cookie press. If dough is sticky, chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Press cookies directly onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Decorate with colored sugar or nonpareils before baking. For chocolate drizzle, wait until after baking and cooling.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges are just turning golden.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter and a flax egg. Chill dough if too sticky; add a teaspoon of milk if too dry. Decorate before baking for best results. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 1
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