Description
Bake irresistible Christmas Spritz cookies this holiday season Delight your loved ones with these festive easytomake treats Joy in every bite
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 cup unsalted butter, softened¾ cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon saltOptional: Zest of one lemon or orange, chocolate chips, nuts, or spices
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until you have a smooth dough.Transfer the dough to a cookie press or use a piping bag fitted with a star tip.On the prepared baking sheets, pipe the dough into desired shapes, leaving space between each cookie.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Once cooled, finish them with your choice of garnishes or decorations. - Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Calories: 100 calories
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
