Easy Christmas Spritz Cookies
Delightful, customizable cookies that capture the festive spirit of the holiday season, perfect for sharing and gifting.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 stick Margarine, softened
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 2 pieces Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 3 ½ cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 heaping tsp Baking Powder
- none Optional gel food coloring For coloring the cookie dough
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and equipment. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and chill your baking sheet in the fridge.
- In an electric mixer, combine the softened butter and margarine and beat until fluffy and creamy.
- Gradually add sugar in halves, beating well between additions. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until integrated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then slowly add to the wet mixture, folding gently.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Load your cookie press according to instructions and choose your desired shapes.
- Press cookie shapes onto the ungreased baking sheet, leaving space for expansion.
- Add any sprinkles or sanding sugar before baking.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Avoid overmixing the dough and ensure to chill it properly to maintain the shape of cookies.