Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract for classic holiday flavor)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: holiday sprinkles, colored sugar, or food coloring
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Do not line your baking sheet—spritz cookies stick better on an unlined sheet.
Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla (or almond extract) and mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add this to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
(Dough will be soft—perfect for pressing.)
Fill your cookie press with dough and press shapes onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if desired.
Bake 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
Cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Tips for Perfect Spritz Cookies
Use softened—not melted—butter
Chill dough only if it’s too soft to press
Easy Spritz Cookies
