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Buttery Italian Spritz Cookies: A Delightful Recipe!

Buttery Italian Spritz Cookies are delightful, light, and crispy cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup colored sprinkles optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired shape disc. If you don’t have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag with a large star tip.
  6. Press or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, sprinkle colored sprinkles on top of each cookie.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a chocolate variation, substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • For a citrus twist, add the zest of one lemon or orange to the dough for added flavor.

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