Easy Christmas Spritz Cookies
Delightful holiday cookies known for their charming shapes and buttery flavor, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted Butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 stick Margarine, softened Ensure margarine is at room temperature.
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 pieces Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch Salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose Flour
- 1 heaping tsp Baking Powder
- Optional gel food coloring For colorful cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Put softened unsalted butter and margarine in an electric mixer until the mixture is fluffy.
- Next, add the sugar half a cup at a time, alternating with the eggs.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture by hand, a little at a time. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Chill the dough for about 15 minutes.
- While the dough chills, chill your baking pan for 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Load your Spritz cookie press according to the instructions.
- If the dough is too soft, chill it a little longer. If it’s too stiff, let it sit out for a bit.
- Press the cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Add any sprinkles or sanding sugar before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months. Separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.