Pin Delicate, buttery spritz cookies arranged in a beautiful layered fan shape—perfect for the holidays and a festive addition to any cookie tray.
This recipe brings back warm memories of holiday baking with family, filling the kitchen with buttery sweetness and festive cheer.
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Ingredients
- Cookie Dough: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter softened, 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg room temperature, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional), 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- Decoration: Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles, 2 oz (60 g) dark or white chocolate melted (optional for drizzling)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using a nonstick sheet.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 3 minutes.
- Step 3:
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Step 5:
- Fit a cookie press with a fan or star shaped disc. Fill the press with dough.
- Step 6:
- Press cookies directly onto the baking sheets, forming fans by overlapping slightly at the base arrange 3 4 cookies in a fanned layer for each cluster.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 9 11 minutes until the edges are just turning golden.
- Step 9:
- Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10:
- Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate if desired and let set before serving.
Pin Baking these cookies together has become a treasured family holiday tradition that brings us all closer.
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Required Tools
Electric mixer, Mixing bowls, Cookie press with fan or star shaped disc, Baking sheets, Parchment paper (optional), Wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), egg, milk (butter), and possible tree nuts if almond extract is used. Decorations may contain additional allergens check labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 80, Total Fat: 4.5 g, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 1 g per cookie
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These spritz cookies add a festive touch to any holiday gathering with their delicate flavor and beautiful presentation.
Recipe Questions
- → What type of flour is best for these cookies?
All-purpose flour provides the right balance for a tender but structured dough, ensuring the cookies hold their shape well.
- → How can I achieve the layered fan shape?
Use a cookie press fitted with a fan or star-shaped disc and press the dough onto the baking sheet, overlapping 3–4 cookies slightly at the base to form a layered fan cluster.
- → Can I add food coloring to the dough?
Yes, tinting the dough with food coloring is a great way to add a festive and colorful appearance to the cookies.
- → What is the recommended baking temperature and time?
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until the cookie edges begin to turn golden brown.
- → How should the cookies be stored after baking?
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- → Are there any allergy considerations?
The dough contains wheat, eggs, and butter, with almond extract optional. Decorations may also contain allergens—check ingredient labels carefully.
