Save to Pinterest Delicate, buttery spritz cookies arranged in a beautiful layered fan shape—perfect for the holidays and a festive addition to any cookie tray.
This is a family favorite that always brings back warm holiday memories and a delicious buttery aroma in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter softened , 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar , 1 large egg room temperature , 2 tsp pure vanilla extract , 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional) , 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour , 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- Decoration: Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles , 2 oz (60 g) dark or white chocolate melted (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using a nonstick sheet.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy about 2 3 minutes.
- Step 3:
- Beat in the egg vanilla extract and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add the flour and salt mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Step 5:
- Fit a cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc. Fill the press with dough.
- Step 6:
- Press cookies directly onto the baking sheets forming fans by overlapping slightly at the base arrange 3 4 cookies in a fanned layer for each cluster.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 9 11 minutes until the edges are just turning golden.
- Step 9:
- Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10:
- Once cooled drizzle with melted chocolate if desired and let set before serving.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings my family together during the holidays as we decorate and share cookie trays filled with love and tradition.
Required Tools
Electric mixer mixing bowls cookie press with fan or star-shaped disc baking sheets parchment paper (optional) wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) egg milk (butter) and possible tree nuts if almond extract is used. Decorations may contain additional allergens—check labels.
Nutritional Information
Per cookie: 80 calories , 4.5 g total fat , 9 g carbohydrates , 1 g protein
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these delightful spritz cookies with your favorite warm beverage for the perfect holiday treat.
Recipe FAQs
- → What dough texture is best for shaping spritz cookies?
The dough should be soft and well-creamed, not sticky, allowing it to press easily while holding shape during baking.
- → How do I create the layered fan shape?
Press 3–4 fan-shaped cookies overlapping slightly at their bases onto the baking sheet before baking to form a layered cluster.
- → Can I add colors or flavors to the dough?
Yes, food coloring can tint the dough for festive looks, and almond extract adds a subtle nutty flavor alongside vanilla.
- → What decoration options enhance these cookies?
Sprinkling colored sanding sugar before baking or drizzling melted dark or white chocolate after cooling adds visual and flavor appeal.
- → How should I store these cookies to maintain freshness?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to keep them crisp and flavorful.