Spritz Cookies

A classic holiday cookie that adds texture, color and a festive flair to your dessert table.  Spritz Cookies are buttery, not to sweet and can be piped into a variety of shapes and styles.  

What is a spritz cookie? A name that might not be common to most, but when you see them, you know them.  A buttery cookie that holds its shape when piped or pressed can be made into trees, stars, or piped into a simple log, dipped in chocolate and garnished with colorful sprinkles.  This cookie will melt in your mouth and add color to your holiday table! Whether you are using a cookie press or a piping bag with a star tip,  Spritz Cookies are super festive.  

Spritz Cookies

• Author: Kristen Massad
• Yield: 60 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• 1 ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 Egg Yolks
• ½ tsp Almond Extract
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
• ½ tsp Salt
• 2–4 Tbsp Whole Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment, cream together the butter and granulated sugar
3. Add in egg yolks one at a time, almond extract and vanilla extract to the butter and beat until fluffy; scrape down sides in between each addition
4. Add flour to the mixing bowl and beat until the batter in combined
5. Slowly add in milk to the dough, one tablespoon at a time until the dough is at a good piping consistency (the dough will be thick)
6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag with star tip or to a spritz cookie press
7. Pipe or press the dough onto the prepared sheet pans and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden brown
8. Optional:
9. Dip the cookies in melted chocolate and garnish with colorful sprinkles!
10. Makes 5 dozen