These classic spritz cookies are a staple during the holiday season. With their buttery and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are perfect for gifting or serving at parties. This recipe is simple to follow and will result in beautifully shaped and tasty cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mix until dough comes together.
- If using food coloring, divide dough into batches and tint each one as desired.
- Fit cookie press with desired shape disk and fill with dough.
- Press dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with remaining dough, decorating with colored sugar or sprinkles as desired.
