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Easy Christmas Spritz Cookies

These Easy Christmas Spritz Cookies are festive, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Fun to decorate and easy to make, they bring joy to your dessert table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 stick margarine, softened Margarine helps to create a tender cookie.
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 units eggs Use large eggs for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
  • a pinch units salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Sift the flour for better mixing.
  • 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder This helps the cookies rise.
  • units Optional gel food coloring Use to add color to the cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the softened unsalted butter and margarine in a mixing bowl and beat them together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually mix in the sugar, ensuring it combines well with the butter and margarine.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, stirring until lumps disappear.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently to retain fluffiness.
  7. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for about 15 minutes.
  8. Chill your baking pan in the refrigerator during this time.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Load the chilled dough into the cookie press and shape on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Add festive toppings before baking.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can be decorated in numerous ways. Store them in an airtight container for optimal freshness or freeze for up to 3 months.