Light & Buttery Spritz Cookies with Almond Extract – Easy Christmas Recipe
These light, buttery spritz cookies with almond extract are the perfect Christmas treat. Quick and easy to make with a cookie press, they hold their shape beautifully and melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Load cookie press with dough and press shapes onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
- Chill pressed cookies in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are just barely golden. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, chill the pressed cookies for 10 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape. Use room-temperature butter and egg for a smooth dough. If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 1
Keywords: spritz cookies, almond extract, Christmas cookies, butter cookies, easy holiday cookies