These crispy, buttery vanilla spritz cookies are the perfect petite treat for any holiday or gathering! Enjoy the fun of creating these delicacies and then wait for the smile it puts on everyone’s faces after having a taste of these festive goodies!
These crispy, buttery vanilla spritz cookies are the perfect petite treat for any holiday or gathering! Enjoy the fun of creating these delicacies and then wait for the smile it puts on everyone’s faces after having a taste of these festive goodies!
These festive goodies are perfect for any holiday such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Eid, Easter and more! You can add some magical touches to these Buttery Vanilla Spritz Cookies by adding sprinkles, glitter, nuts, food coloring, or dipping them in melted chocolate! You can get creative with the add-ins as long as the cookie dough base stays the same! Turn this recipe into a family activity and have the kids pitch in to help decorate or shape these wonderful treats! Cherish the journey of making them, then enjoy the reward of a crispy, buttery, melt in your mouth cookie as a treat!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Butter
Sugar
An egg
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Salt
Preheat and Prepare
Get started by preheating your oven to 350°F.
Cream the Butter
Whether you’re using a stand mixer or a trusty hand mixer, it’s time to put that softened butter to good use. Cream the butter for about 2 minutes or until it lightens in color.
Sweeten the Deal
Add the sugar to the creamy butter and beat the mixture for a total of 4 minutes. This step ensures a delightful sweetness throughout your cookies.
Complete the Dough
Now, it’s time to introduce the egg and vanilla extract to the mix. Whip everything together for another minute, until well combined.
Pour in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt to elevate the taste. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, creating the perfect cookie dough.
Load the Cookie Press
Equip your trusty cookie press with the freshly made dough. With your cookie press in hand, place the press onto your baking pan and squeeze the trigger twice for the perfect sized cookie. If you like, top the cookies with colorful sprinkles. It’s a chance to get creative and add a splash of fun to your cookies (optional).
Bake to Perfection
Slide your cookie-laden baking pan into the preheated oven and let your Spritz Cookies bake for about 16-18 minutes.
Cool and Savor
After your Spritz Cookies have had their time in the oven, allow them to cool, but don’t wait too long before you dive in and enjoy these delectable treats!
Spritz Cookies are a classic delight that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re making them for the holiday season, a special celebration, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, they are bound to be a hit. The beauty of these cookies is not just in their taste but also in the joy of crafting them into intricate shapes and decorating them with sprinkles. These are more than just cookies; they’re a labor of love and creativity. So, grab your cookie press, sprinkle on the fun, and share the joy with Spritz Cookies that come straight from the heart.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the butter for about 2 minutes or until lightens in color
Add the sugar and beat for 4 minutes
Add in egg and vanilla extract and whip for another minute
Pour in flour and salt and mix until combined
Load a cookie press with the dough and place whichever shape you prefer
Squeeze out the cookie dough by clicking the trigger twice, straight onto a baking pan
Top with sprinkles (optional)
Bake for 16-18 minutes
Allow to cool, then enjoy!
Notes
Stand mixer: I highly recommend a stand mixer for this because the butter needs to be beat until light and fluffy, which typically takes a few minutes. A handheld mixer can be used instead.
Cookie Press: Using a cookie press makes it fun and easy, and it comes with m multiple cute shapes. If you do not have one, you can use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe out the cookies.
Add-ins: You can add any toppings you like, as long as it does not change the cookie dough base. If you would like to use food coloring, you can add a few drops into the dough once its ready and give it a quick mix until combined.
Baking: Use a metal baking pan, and do not butter or use parchment paper, or else the cookies will not press properly.
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