Description
Almond Spritz Cookies are tender and buttery with a delightful almond flavor, crafted using a simple dough pressed into charming shapes. Perfectly crisp on the edges and decorated with colorful sprinkles, these cookies make an elegant and festive treat for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 4 oz unsalted butter (1 stick, 113 g, room temperature)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (67 g)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (137 g)
- A large pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, use the whisk attachment to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth, aerated base for the dough.
- Add Egg Yolk and Almond Extract: Beat in the egg yolk and pure almond extract until fully incorporated, which adds richness and a fragrant almond aroma to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour into a small bowl and mix in the pinch of salt to distribute evenly, preparing the dry ingredients for gentle incorporation.
- Mix Dough: With the mixer on the lowest speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until the dough is soft, cohesive, and easy to handle without overworking it.
- Prepare Cookie Press and Baking Sheets: Fill a cookie press with the prepared dough. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape Cookies: Hold the cookie press perpendicular to the baking sheet and press out cookies, spacing them about 1 to 2 inches apart for even baking.
- Decorate and Chill: Sprinkle with festive holiday sprinkles, colored sugars, or any desired decorations. Chill the shaped cookies in the fridge or freezer briefly while you preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- These Almond Spritz Cookies are adorable with their festive holiday sprinkles, making them a fun and shareable addition to any cookie tray.
- They make wonderful edible gifts for coworkers, neighbors, and friends during the holiday season.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Use a silicone baking mat for effortless cookie release and easier cleanup.
- Chilling the dough briefly helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15 g)
- Calories: 72 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
