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Spritz Cookie Recipe Pressed and Buttery
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–5 dozen Spritz cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Spritz cookies are a delightful, easy-to-make treat with a warm, buttery aroma and delicate, crisp edges. Perfect for holidays and family gatherings, this simple recipe helps bakers create beautiful, classic cookies with confidence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. The mixture will lighten in color.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk and pure vanilla extract until just combined and evenly incorporated. A smooth, fragrant base will form.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined. A soft, pliable dough will form; avoid overmixing.
- Prepare Cookie Press: Load the dough into your cookie press, fitted with your desired disc. Ensure the press is clean and ready.
- Press Cookies: Press shapes onto ungreased baking sheets, holding the press firmly against the sheet. Lift straight up for clean, defined Spritz cookie shapes.
- Chill (Optional): For sharper details, chill pressed cookies on baking sheets for 10-15 minutes. The dough will feel firmer to the touch.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375(deg)F (190(deg)C). Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and the kitchen smells inviting.
- Cool: Let baked cookies cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. They will firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Properly softened butter is crucial for creaming. Using European-style butter can give a more pronounced buttery flavor. If cookies lose shape, try chilling dough longer or reducing oven temperature. Use cool baking sheets for consistent results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Pressing
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15 g)
- Calories: 70 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg