Butter-Rich Spritz Cookies – The Ultimate Classic Holiday Cookie
Butter-Rich Spritz Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies made with simple ingredients and shaped using a cookie press. Their crisp edges and tender centers create a delightful texture that melts in your mouth. These festive cookies are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, and homemade gifts. Easy to customize with colorful decorations, they can be made in countless shapes and designs. Their rich butter flavor and elegant appearance make them a timeless Christmas favorite. Best of all, they come together quickly and bake in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer dough into a cookie press fitted with your favorite design plate.
- Press cookies directly onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Add colored sugar or festive sprinkles before baking.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for the best texture.
- Do not grease the baking sheet.
- Chill dough briefly if it becomes too soft.
- Avoid overmixing after adding flour.
- Almond extract adds a traditional flavor.
- Cookie presses work best with smooth dough.
- Store in airtight containers.
- Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.