Classic Spritz Cookies: 4 Festive Flavors from One Dough
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About Classic Spritz Cookies: 4 Festive Flavors from One Dough
These delightful Spritz cookies, also known as butter cookies, are a holiday baking tradition! This recipe yields four irresistible flavors – Cinnamon, Lemon, Espresso, and Almond – all from a single, easy-to-make dough. Perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself, these pretty cookies are surprisingly simple to create.Named after the German word 'spritzen,' meaning 'to squirt,' these cookies are made using a cookie press for beautifully shaped treats. The recipe uses basic pantry staples and allows for creative customization with different flavorings and toppings.Whether you dust them with sugar, add a festive frosting, or dip them in melted chocolate, these Scandinavian-inspired cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to enjoy the delightful squirts of flavor!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook24 minutes
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour also known as maida
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder for a slightly lighter texture.
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 1 cup Sugar also known as confectioner's sugar, powdered
- 1 large Egg about 60 grams
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Flavor Additives (Choose One per Batch)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon for cinnamon spritz cookies, ground
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest for lemon spritz cookies
- 1 tbsp Espresso Powder for espresso spritz cookies
- 1 tsp Almond Extract for almond spritz cookies
Instructions
Preheat & Chill
- Set oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two baking sheets and chill in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Flavor the Dough
- Divide the dough into four equal portions. Add your chosen flavoring to each portion (Cinnamon, Lemon Zest, Espresso Powder, or Almond Extract).
Fill the Cookie Press
- Fill your cookie press with one flavored dough at a time. Select your desired disk attachment.
Bake the Cookies
- Pipe the cookies onto the chilled baking sheets, leaving some space between each. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. (15 minutes for extra crunch!)
Cool & Decorate
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, frost, or dip in melted chocolate as desired.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Spritz Cookies
- For even baking, ensure your dough is evenly distributed in the cookie press.
- Don't overbake! Slightly underbaked cookies will be softer, while overbaked ones will be dry and brittle.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before piping for firmer cookies that hold their shape better.
- Get creative with your toppings! Try sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even a drizzle of melted white chocolate.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 493IUCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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Great recipe! I’m eager to try it.
I’m loving this recipe already!
Such a perfect dish! Thank you.