Make Old Fashioned Holiday Spritz Butter Cookies
The perfect festive cookie to make and share during the holidays.
Ingredients
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- One cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- One egg at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
- One teaspoon of almond extract (or lemon or peppermint)
- Melted chocolate for dipping and sprinkles or crushed candy cane for decoration.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer and beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat on high until mixed, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Slowly add the flour and salt. Then, beat on high until the dough is combined. (If using gel food coloring, add it and beat until combined).
- Fill the cookie press according to the instructions on the box.
- Hold the press straight, and press each cookie onto an ungreased baking sheet 2″ apart.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden.
- Remove to a cooling rack immediately.
- Dip half of the cookie in melted chocolate and add sprinkles or crushed candy cane.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.