Christmas Spritz Cookies: The Best Buttery German Treats for Sharing
Delight in the festive spirit with these buttery German Spritz cookies, perfect for sharing during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Place the dough into a cookie press and shape onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a festive touch, decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.
- Ensure the butter is truly soft for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, Spritz Cookies, German, Buttery, Treats, Holiday Baking