Description
Soft, buttery, and perfectly festive, Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies are a holiday baking essential that come together with just a handful of pantry staples. Whether you’re prepping a cookie tray for Christmas or looking for quick dessert or snack ideas, these easy cookies deliver every time. With their delicate crumb, customizable shapes, and bright decorations, they’re ideal for everything from quick breakfast cookies to elegant dessert platters. Perfect for anyone in search of easy recipes, holiday food ideas, or festive cookie baking, this one checks all the boxes!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
optional food coloring
optional sprinkles or decorations
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
5. If using food coloring, divide dough and mix in desired colors.
6. Fill your cookie press with dough and press cookies onto an ungreased, cool baking sheet.
7. Decorate with sprinkles or sanding sugar before baking.
8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but not browned.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Once cooled, optionally decorate with icing or glaze.
Notes
Always use a bare baking sheet—no parchment or grease—so the dough adheres properly.
Don’t chill the dough or it will be too stiff to press.
Gel food coloring gives brighter colors without changing the dough texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: spritz cookies, holiday cookies, buttery cookies, Christmas cookies, easy cookie recipe