Ah, the magic of the holiday season is in the air, and what better way to get into the spirit than with a batch of delicious Spritz cookies? These buttery, crispy treats are a classic favorite among kids and adults alike, and with our tweaked recipe, you’ll be sure to get perfect results every time.
The Secret to Perfect Spritz Cookies
We’ve all been there – struggling with a cookie dough that’s either too runny or too stiff. But after some trial and error, we’ve finally nailed the perfect combination. Our recipe yields a dough that’s just right, making it easy to work with your cookie spritzer and produce beautiful, uniform cookies.
Tips for Making the Best Spritz Cookies
- Make them festive: Dunk half of the cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with hundreds and thousands (or sprinkles of your choice) for a fun and colorful treat.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the butter, sugar, and eggs, the better your cookies will taste.
- Don’t overmix the dough: Mix just until the ingredients come together, and then stop mixing.
- Experiment with different flavors: Try adding a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of citrus zest to give your cookies a unique twist.
Spritz Cookies
Ingredients:
Yield: +/- 90 cookies Prep Time: +/- 30 minutes
1 Cup soften butter
1 ¼ Cups caster sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 Egg
½ Teaspoon Almond Essence (or Extract)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
2 ½ Cups flour
Directions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your fan-assisted oven to 180 ˚C.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, cream together the sugar, butter, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg and Mix: Mix in the egg and then slowly add the flour while mixing.
- Prepare Your Cookie Spritzer: Fit your cookie press (Cookie Spritzer) with the disk of your choice.
- Press Out the Cookies: Fill the press with your dough and press cookies out onto a greased baking tray. Space them about 3-4 cm apart as they spread.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 5-8 minutes or until they’re light golden brown.
- Cool and Store: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.
Get Creative with Your Cookies!
Feel free to get creative with your Spritz cookies by using different flavors, colors, and toppings. Dunk them in melted chocolate, sprinkle with festive sprinkles, or leave them plain – they’re delicious either way! And who knows, you might just start a new holiday tradition.