Try this simple German Spritz Cookies recipe, featuring a cozy almond flavor that's just right for any occasion. They are a buttery, crumbly classic for the holidays.
food colorcolored sugar, sprinkles, and decorations as desired
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed
Stir in flour, salt, egg, almond extract and a few drops of food color if desired.
Place dough in cookie press.
Hold the cookie press perpendicular to your cookie sheet and press out the cookies carefully.
Form desired shapes on ungreased cookie sheet.
Decorate with sprinkles or sugar as desired.
Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until set but not brown.
Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Notes
How to make spritz cookies without a cookie pressNo cookie press? You can use a heavy vinyl decorating bag (check Wilton) instead. Fit it with a large, open star tip and press the cookies through the decorating tip.You can also roll the dough into small balls then press down with the bottom of a glass.Storage:Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.You can freeze German spritz cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to one month.Tips:
Butter has to be softened to create a smooth, creamy mixture. Let it sit at room temperature for at least an hour before you get started.
Measure your flour carefully—adding too much to your cookie dough will create crumbly, dense cookies.
The soft dough is fragile, so be gentle when shaping your cookies and placing them on the sheet pan.
Adjust the baking time according to the size of your cookies. If your cookies are on the larger side, add an extra 1-2 minutes of baking time.
There’s no need to grease your baking sheets or line 'em with parchment paper since these are very buttery cookies. However, you can use a silicone mat so they don't pick up flavor from the pan's patina.
Immediately—and carefully—transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack to cool. This will prevent any "carry-over" cooking!
Use a drop of corn syrup to help attach other edible decorations to your baked cookies, like a larger, decorative sprinkle.