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.
I first served this to my family during the holidays and they loved the festive presentation and buttery taste.
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
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using a nonstick sheet.
- Cream Butter & Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs & Extracts:
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Prepare Cookie Press:
- Fit a cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc. Fill the press with dough.
- Form Fans:
- 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.
- Decorate:
- Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake for 9 11 minutes until the edges are just turning golden.
- Cool:
- Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add Chocolate Drizzle:
- Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate if desired and let set before serving.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings joy and warmth to my family gatherings during the holiday season.
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week to maintain freshness and flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Pairs well with coffee, tea, or a glass of dessert wine to complement the buttery sweetness.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), egg, milk (butter), and possible tree nuts if almond extract is used. Decorations may contain additional allergens—check labels carefully.
Save to Pinterest These spritz cookies are a delightful treat that adds a festive touch to your cookie tray every holiday season.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of flour works best for spritz dough?
All-purpose flour provides the right balance of structure and tenderness for ideal spritz shapes.
- → Can I use almond extract in this dough?
Yes, almond extract adds a subtle nutty note but is optional based on flavor preference.
- → How do I create the layered fan shapes?
Press 3 to 4 cookie shapes overlapping slightly at their base before baking to form layered fan clusters.
- → What decorating options enhance these cookies?
Colored sanding sugars, sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted dark or white chocolate work beautifully.
- → How long should the cookies cool before serving?
Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack until completely set, usually about 10 minutes, especially if drizzled with chocolate.