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Creamy Spritz Cookies Recipe: Easy 7-Step Guide for Perfect Christmas Treats

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These creamy spritz cookies are a festive, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for Christmas gatherings. Made with real butter and a touch of heavy cream, they’re easy to shape, decorate, and customize for any holiday occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 2 1/4 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • Colored sprinkles or nonpareils (for decorating)
  • Chocolate drizzle (optional: melt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chips for drizzling)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Measure out all ingredients. Let butter and egg sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Scrape down the bowl halfway.
  3. Add egg, cream, and extracts: Beat in egg, heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing on low until just combined. Dough should be soft but not sticky.
  5. Load and shape: Spoon dough into cookie press or piping bag. Press shapes directly onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing cookies 1 inch apart.
  6. Decorate: Add sprinkles, colored sugar, or chocolate chips before baking. Press gently so decorations stick.
  7. Bake and cool: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool on pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

For best results, use softened butter and room temperature egg. If dough is too warm, chill for 10 minutes before pressing. Add sprinkles before baking and chocolate drizzle after cooling. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

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