Holiday Spritz Cookies are a family favorite you’ll want to bake up every year! The subtle almond and vanilla flavor of these buttery cookies makes them melt-in-your-mouth AMAZING. Before you know it, you have devoured a dozen…
It’s finally The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap day! This is my second year participating in this oh-so amazing event and it’s only gotten sweeter (I know, that was pretty corny…).
I have been waiting for this cookie swap to come around this year because I FINALLY got a cookie press (thanks brother!!!).
I knew as soon as I got it that I had to make spritz cookies for the holiday exchange (yep I’ve been planning since October!). The dough comes together in a flash and the cookies travel really well, so they are perfect for sending cookies out to all your friends and family.
I love the subtle almond and vanilla flavor of these buttery cookies. It really makes them addictive! Before you know it, you have devoured a dozen…
They are such an easy cookie to make, and they travel well, so they are perfect for a holiday cookie swap or for sending to family and friends that don’t live in the area!
Simple box them up in an airtight container and you’re all set!
I have to also give a big thank you to the three lovely food bloggers who sent me delicious treats this season!
The past few weeks have been a bit stressful and overwhelming, so this whole cookie exchange was timed perfectly to cheer me up!
I received Almond Joy Cookies from I Was Born To Cook, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies from bethcakes – I have been in cookie heaven for the past couple of weeks!!
Note: for this recipe, you will need a cookie press – see below for a link.
This Recipe’s Must Haves
- Wilton Cookie Preferred Press Cookie Press
- KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
- Nordic Ware Prism 3 Piece Baking Sheet Set
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Holiday Spritz Cookies
ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Holiday sprinkles
instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Make sure to scrape down the sides to get everything incorporated. Once well-combined, add flour and salt; beat to combine.
- Fit cookie press with your desired template and fill the cookie press with dough. On an clean, dry, and cooled cookie sheet, press the shapes out 1-inch apart from each other. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
about meghan
Meghan Yager is the recipe developer, food photographer, and creative force behind Cake ‘n Knife, where everyday moments are celebrated with bold, flavor-forward recipes. From cozy cocktails to bold appetizers and indulgent desserts, her approachable style brings people together around food worth sharing. Meghan’s work has been featured by Good Housekeeping, Oprah Daily, Today, Woman’s Day, and The Huffington Post. She lives in Denver, where she brings big flavor and a little sass to every bite.
Haven’t heard of a cookie press before..but these look very pretty 🙂
They look soooo delish … What is the brand cookie press that you used? I’ve been looking for a nice one for so long and not really sure which one to purchase.
Thank you Diana! I use a KitchenAid cookie press and it works beautifully! Super simple to use and it comes with a bunch of different shapes. 🙂