Description
Light, buttery, and sweet cookies perfect for the holiday season. Fun to make and decorate with family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Stick of unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 Stick of Margarine, softened
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose Flour
- 1 heaping teaspoon Baking Powder
- Optional gel food coloring
Instructions
- Put the softened butter and margarine in an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add the sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with the eggs.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder together.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture by hand, a little at a time. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Chill the dough for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Chill your baking pan in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Load your Spritz Cookie Press according to the instructions.
- Press the cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Add any sprinkles or sanding sugar before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Experiment with different extracts and mix-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday treats, spritz cookies