Grandma's Spritz Press Cookies

Delight your taste buds with the nostalgic charm of Grandma’s Spritz Press Cookies, a timeless holiday treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a hint of vanilla and almond extracts for a delicate flavor profile. Using a cookie press, create beautifully intricate shapes that hold their design while baking, and finish with a festive touch of colored sugar or sprinkles. Ready in under 30 minutes and yielding approximately 60 cookies, this recipe is perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of tea. Whether you're keeping family traditions alive or starting new ones, these classic spritz cookies are a must-have for your holiday baking lineup.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 60

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup colored sugar or sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft, smooth dough forms.

Step 5

Fill your cookie press with the dough according to the manufacturer's instructions, and choose your desired shape disc.

Step 6

Press the dough directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Decorate the cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles, pressing them gently into the dough if needed.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden, but the cookies are still pale.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze them for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(714.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2953.1

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 467.5mg	0%
Sodium 720.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 473.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 261.3g
Protein 35.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 87.1mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 395.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 63.2%