Spritz Cookies
Delightfully buttery and visually appealing, these spritz cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 10 oz unsalted butter (room temperature) Use room temperature for best results.
- 3 oz powdered sugar (+ 1 heaping tablespoon for topping)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk Full cream milk works best.
- 3 tablespoons baking powder (optional) Optional for fluffiness.
- 11 oz all-purpose flour
- 4 oz cornstarch About 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup.
Decoration
- Holiday-themed sprinkles For decorating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream the room temperature butter together with powdered sugar, egg yolk, salt, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Add whole milk and optional baking powder to the mixture and mix well until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour and cornstarch, beating until the dough reaches a soft, workable consistency.
Chilling and Shaping
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie press, shape the chilled dough into your desired designs on prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- Before baking, sprinkle the tops with holiday-themed sprinkles.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies turn a very light brown.
- Cool on a rack before storing them in an airtight container.
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Notes
To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies flat and transfer to a freezer-safe container once firm.