Delicious White Chocolate Holiday Spritz Cookies

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Delicious White Chocolate Holiday Spritz Cookies
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 15, 2024

These holiday spritz cookies are a perfect treat for Christmas gatherings or gift-giving. The combination of buttery spritz dough and creamy white chocolate makes them irresistible. They are easy to make and will definitely be a hit during the holiday season.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 oz white chocolate, melted
  • Sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
  5. Fit a cookie press with a desired disk and fill it with the dough.
  6. Press the dough onto the prepared baking sheets in desired shapes.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle or dip them in melted white chocolate.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar before the chocolate sets.
  11. Allow the chocolate to set before serving or packaging the cookies.

Interesting Facts

  • Spritz cookies originated in Germany and are traditionally made using a cookie press.
  • White chocolate contains cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar, but no cocoa solids.
  • These cookies can be easily customized by using different shapes and decorations for various occasions.