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.
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)
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.
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
Pin 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.