Ingredients:
– 1 cup softened butter
– 2/3 cups powdered sugar
– 1 egg (at room temperature)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– teaspoon almond extract
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– (Optional) Chocolate chips, melted chocolate, sprinkles, sanding sugar, or nonpareils for decorating
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the oven rack in the center.
2. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer set to medium speed, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until they’re light and fluffy.
3. Add the room-temperature egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix until just combined. Then, on low speed, gradually add the flour and mix until incorporated.
4. Load your cookie press with the prepared dough and press the cookies onto a cool baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 6 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating options:
– For drizzling or dunking, wait until the cookies are fully cooled. Then, either dip them in melted chocolate or drizzle them with a powdered sugar glaze. Decorate immediately with sprinkles, sanding sugar, or nonpareils.
– Alternatively, if you prefer decorating before baking, sprinkle the dough with your desired decorations before placing them in the oven.
Enjoy these delightful Spritz cookies adorned with your choice of decorations, perfect for any occasion or for simply indulging in a buttery, flavorful treat!