This quick mix spritz cookie recipe is perfect for when you need to whip up a batch of delicious cookies in a hurry. With just a few simple ingredients and a cookie press, you'll have buttery and melt-in-your-mouth cookies in no time. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If desired, divide the dough into separate bowls and add food coloring to create different colored cookies.
- Fill the dough into a cookie press fitted with desired designs and press cookies onto ungreased baking sheets. If using sprinkles or colored sugar, gently press them onto the cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
