Classic Spritz Butter Cookies

Bake buttery, festive classic spritz butter cookies with almond extract and vanilla. Perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any holiday cookie platter!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: German

Keyword: Christmas Cookies, Holiday Dessert

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings: cookies

Calories: 97kcal

Author: Jennifer Locklin

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
1 cup butter softened
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
2 large egg yolks
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

Gather all ingredients for the recipe.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk together flour and salt together in a medium bowl.
Set aside for later use.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer.
Continue mixing until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients

Stir in the egg yolks, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually blend the sifted flour mixture into the butter mixture.
Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 6: Shape the Cookies

Fill a cookie press with the prepared dough.
Press cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 1 ½ inches apart.
If desired, decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.

Step 7: Bake the Cookies

Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven.
Bake cookies for 3 to 6 minutes, or just until set and not brown, then let them cool on a cooling rack.
Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy

Arrange the cookies on a serving platter or store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition

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