Description
Easy Christmas Spritz Cookies are the quintessential festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings. These charming, buttery cookies are made using a cookie press, resulting in delightful shapes that melt in your mouth. With vibrant colors and an airy texture, they bring joy to cookie exchanges, family celebrations, or simply as a sweet indulgence during the holidays. This simple recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for customization, making it an excellent choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to start a new family tradition or just want to add some fun to your holiday baking, these spritz cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 stick margarine, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 heaping tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- optional: Gel food coloring
Instructions
- In an electric mixer, beat softened butter and margarine until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and eggs; mix well.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Load dough into a cookie press and shape onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Optionally sprinkle with decorations before baking for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg