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Easy Christmas Spritz Cookies Recipe

Easy Christmas Spritz Cookies Recipe
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These Easy Christmas Spritz Cookies are buttery, tender, and perfect for holiday celebrations. With a simple dough that’s quickly whipped up and pressed into festive shapes, they’re an ideal treat to share with family and friends during the holidays. Customize with sprinkles or colored sugar for a fun and colorful touch!

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 Stick unsalted Butter, softened (113g)
  • 1 Stick Margarine, softened (113g)
  • 3/4 cup Sugar (150g)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 3 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour (440g)
  • 1 heaping tsp Baking Powder
  • Optional: Gel Food Coloring

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Margarine: Place softened unsalted butter and margarine in an electric mixer bowl. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add Sugar and Eggs: Gradually add sugar in two additions, mixing well after each. Alternate by adding eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition to incorporate fully.
  3. Add Vanilla Extract: Pour in vanilla extract and mix briefly until combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
  5. Combine Dough by Hand: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture by hand, a little at a time, folding gently to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle.
  7. Chill Baking Pans: Place baking sheets in the refrigerator and chill for at least 15 minutes to reduce spreading and help shapes hold during baking.
  8. Prepare Cookie Press: Load the chilled dough into your spritz cookie press according to manufacturer instructions. If desired, add gel food coloring to dough for colorful cookies prior to loading.
  9. Adjust Dough Consistency: If dough feels too soft, chill it a little longer. If it’s too stiff, let it sit at room temperature briefly to soften slightly.
  10. Press Cookies: Press cookies out onto ungreased, chilled baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  11. Add Decorations: Before baking, sprinkle cookies with sanding sugar or festive sprinkles as desired.
  12. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 10 to 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  13. Cool: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overwork the dough to keep cookies tender.
  • Chilling both the dough and the baking sheets helps maintain the cookie shapes.
  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid changing dough consistency.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • These cookies can also be frozen after baking for up to 3 months.

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