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Christmas Spritz Cookies

Fun, whimsical, and with a touch of nostalgia, these Classic Christmas Spritz Cookies are buttery and tender.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, christmas cookies, christmas spritz cookies, cookies, holiday cookies, holidays, spritz cookies, winter
Servings: 24

Ingredients

Christmas Spritz Cookies

  • 1 ½ cups butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt optional
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • gel food coloring optional

Instructions

Christmas Spritz Cookies

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth.  Add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together.  Set aside.
  • With the mixer on low, add in the egg, followed by the milk, vanilla, and almond.
  • Gradually add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Form the cookie dough into logs and use with your Wilton cookie press.
  • “Click” each cookie onto an aluminum baking sheet (not parchment paper and NOT non-stick).  Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or when the edges just barley begin to brown.  Remove the cookies from the baking sheet within 5 minutes or they may stick!
  • Decorate as desired with cookie icing and sprinkles!