Swedish Spritz

Delight in the buttery elegance of Swedish Spritz cookies—an irresistible treat perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving a dose of sweet nostalgia. These delicate cookies, made with softened unsalted butter, a hint of almond and vanilla extracts, and just the right touch of sweetness, are crafted using a cookie press for their signature intricate shapes. Baked until just golden at the edges, their tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture is pure perfection. Ready in under 30 minutes and yielding an impressive 36 cookies, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying with a warm cup of coffee. Decorate with sprinkles or drizzle with chocolate for a festive touch, and watch as Swedish Spritz cookies quickly become a beloved favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets by leaving them ungreased. Using ungreased sheets ensures the cookie dough adheres properly when pressed.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Fill a cookie press with the prepared dough, following the manufacturer's instructions. Choose your desired cookie disk shape for pressing.

Step 6

Press the dough directly onto the ungreased baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 1 inch apart. If the dough doesn't stick to the sheet, make sure the surface is clean and cool.

Step 7

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Do not overbake; spritz cookies should remain pale in color.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve the cookies plain, or decorate with sprinkles or a drizzle of melted chocolate for added flair. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(447.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2382.3

Total Fat 199.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 736.2mg	0%
Sodium 143.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 150.3g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 75.8mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 122.6mg	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: 73.8%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 24.8%