Delicate buttery spritz cookies

Delicate, buttery spritz cookies arranged in a beautiful layered fan shape—perfect for the holidays and a festive addition to any cookie tray.

Ingredients

• Cookie Dough: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, room temperature, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional), 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• Decoration: Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles, 2 oz (60 g) dark or white chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

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Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using a nonstick sheet.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 3 minutes.

Step 3:

Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.

Step 4:

Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 5:

Fit a cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc. Fill the press with dough.

Step 6:

Press cookies directly onto the baking sheets, forming fans by overlapping slightly at the base arrange 3 4 cookies in a fanned layer for each cluster.

Step 7:

Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.

Step 8:

Bake for 9 11 minutes until the edges are just turning golden.

Step 9:

Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10:

Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate if desired and let set before serving.

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Common Recipe Questions

→ What dough texture is best for shaped cookies?

The dough should be soft enough to press easily but firm enough to hold the fan shapes without spreading excessively during baking.

→ How do I create the layered fan effect?

Press cookies directly onto the baking sheet, overlapping 3-4 cookies slightly at the base to form visually appealing fanned layers.

→ Can I add color to the dough?

Yes, the dough can be tinted with food coloring before pressing to create festive variations.

→ What are suitable decoration options?

Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles add sparkle before baking, and melted chocolate can be drizzled on cooled cookies for added flavor and visual appeal.

→ How should I store these cookies?

Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve crispness and softness for up to one week.

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