Ingredients for Christmas Spritz Cookies
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- as needed Green Food Coloring
- as needed Red Glazed Cherries
- as needed Green Glazed Cherries
- as needed Decorative Candies
- 2-4 tablespoons Milk
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How to Make Christmas Spritz Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half.
- If desired, tint one half of the dough with green food coloring.
- Fit a cookie press with your desired plate.
- Fill the cookie press with dough.
- Press dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between cookies.
- Decorate cookies with cherries and assorted candies, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove cookies from oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- **Prepare icing (optional):** In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 2-4 tablespoons milk (or more as needed), and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and spreadable.
- Once cookies are completely cool, pipe or drizzle icing onto the cookies.
- Decorate with additional cherries and assorted candies, if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
9g
Carbs
3g