Spritz Cookie Recipe
Make Classic Spritz Cookies with our easy recipe! These buttery, fun-to-bake cookies are perfect for holidays or whenever you want a sweet treat.
Servings: 2 Dozen
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup of lard or shortening
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Cream the lard or shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl often.
- Beat in the egg and extracts, mixing until well incorporated.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then gradually add them to the creamed butter extract mixture and mix well.
- Fill your cookie press with the mixture and press cookies onto the prepared pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and cool them on a cooling rack.
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Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your cup butter and egg yolks are at room temperature before beginning your recipe. This will help create a smooth and consistent dough when you mix it.
- Chill the Cookie Dough: After mixing your batch of dough, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to handle when using a cookie press.
- Use a Cookie Press: A cookie press is the easiest and most efficient way to make spritz cookies. Be sure to choose various shapes to fit your occasion. Clean the cookie press in between batches to ensure the shapes come out clean and crisp.
- Get the Dough Consistency Right: The consistency of your dough is crucial. If the dough is too soft, it will be difficult to press dough into intricate shapes. If the dough is too dense or hard, add a small amount of milk to soften it up. If it’s too soft, add much flour to reach the right consistency.
- Use Parchment Paper or an Ungreased Baking Sheet: Place dough directly onto parchment paper or an ungreased baking sheet. This helps the cookies keep their shape while baking and prevents them from sticking.
- Decorate with Sprinkles or Chocolate Chips: Spritz cookies look beautiful when decorated with colorful sprinkles or chocolate chips. Add them before baking to create a festive look.
- Cool Cookies Completely: Once your cookies are done baking, let them cool completely on a wire rack before storing them. This will help prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Store Properly: Store your spritz cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to a month if stored properly in a freezer-safe container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 33mg | Sugar: 6g