SPRITZ HOLIDAY COOKIES RECIPES

Name: Almond Spritz Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 7 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pink and red colored sugar, optional

ALMOND SPRITZ COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it just wouldn't be Christmas without some cookie press recipes.—Tanya Hart, Muncie, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pink and red colored sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar. , Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, FatContent 2g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 8mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 29mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.

BUTTERY SPRITZ COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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This tender spritz cookie recipe is very eye-catching on my Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with, so it's fun to make these spritz cookies into a variety of festive shapes. This is hands down the best spritz cookie recipe ever. —Beverly Launius, Sandwich, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted semisweet chocolate, optional
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Colored sugar and sprinkles

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture., Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool completely., If desired, dip in melted chocolate and let stand until set or, in a small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar and enough water to reach desired consistency. Dip cookies in glaze; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, FatContent 2g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 7mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 30mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.

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