Indulge in the rich and buttery goodness of these homemade salted caramel spritz cookies. These delicate cookies are easy to make and are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon tea. The sweet and salty combination is sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with a star-shaped disk.
- Press dough onto the prepared baking sheet in desired shapes.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Allow the caramel to set before serving. Enjoy!
