For the best results, ensure your butter is properly softened but not melted. If your dough is too stiff to press easily, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Don't overbake the cookies! They should be pale gold with firm edges. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Feel free to experiment with different extracts, such as lemon or orange, for a unique flavor twist.
Spritz Cookies
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME6 mins
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TOTAL TIME26 mins
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SERVING72 People
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VIEWS9
Delicate, buttery, and bursting with nostalgic almond flavor, these Spritz Cookies are a timeless treat. Adorn them with a festive shower of sprinkles or a delicate glaze for an extra touch of magic.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate7 g
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Cholesterol13 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium46 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepPreheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Ensure your cookie sheets are ungreased. (5 minutes)
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StepCream the Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
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StepCombine Dry Ingredients: Add the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to the butter. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure even mixing.
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StepAdd Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
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StepIncorporate Flour: Gradually beat in as much of the flour as your mixer can handle without straining. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be soft and pliable.
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StepPress Cookies: Load the room-temperature dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired disc. Press the dough onto the ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
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StepDecorate: If desired, sprinkle the cookies with colored sugar or nonpareils before baking.
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StepBake: Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are firm but not browned, approximately 6-8 minutes. Keep a close watch to prevent over-baking.
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StepCool: Transfer the baked cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
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StepPrepare Icing (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the icing reaches a drizzling consistency.
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StepDecorate with Icing (Optional): Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle them with the powdered sugar icing and decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Allow the icing to set before serving.
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Philip Frami
Jun 29, 2025My kids loved decorating these with sprinkles. It was a fun and delicious activity for a rainy afternoon.
Marley Wintheiser
Jun 16, 2025The icing was the perfect finishing touch. I added a little lemon zest to mine for extra zing!
Braulio Ruecker
Jun 16, 2025These cookies were so easy to make, and they tasted just like my grandmother's! The almond extract really makes them special.