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Spritz butter cookies in a Christmas box
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The best butter spritz cookies

How to make Butter Spritz Cookies And How To Decorate Them - the best, easy to make, soft, buttery, melt in your mouth holiday cookies made using a Spritz cookie press.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Servings: 144 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract optional
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, continuously beating.
  • Gradually add flour, beating until well incorporated.
  • Place dough in cookie press with desired disk. Press dough out onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking time.

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Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg