Description
These Santa Spritz cookies are a delightful holiday treat with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of almond and vanilla. Perfect for any festive occasion, they are customizable with colorful sprinkles and icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- a pinch of salt
- red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie press or a piping bag, pipe out festive shapes directly onto the baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Generously sprinkle red and green sprinkles over the cookies before baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing. If the dough feels too soft, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes. You can also experiment with flavors by adding peppermint extract or citrus zest.