Festive Buttery Spritz Cookies
Delightful, tender, and buttery spritz cookies with a delicate crumb. Customize with colorful sugar or a drizzle of melted chocolate for a festive holiday treat.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
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Gradually beat the flour into the creamed mixture until just combined. If the dough feels too soft, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
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Pack the dough into a cookie press fitted with the desired disk, pressing out any air pockets. Press the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake the cookies until set, 6-8 minutes. Do not let them brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar with enough water to reach the desired glaze consistency. Dip the cookies into the glaze and sprinkle with colored sugar and sprinkles. Alternatively, dip the cookies in melted semisweet chocolate.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 24 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
