Easter Spritz Cookies
These buttery Easter Spritz Cookies are easy to make and will win you over at the first bite. These cookies are simple to prepare, and their colors and shapes perfectly complement the Easter atmosphere. Spritz cookies are popular worldwide because of their simplicity, crispy texture, and rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter sotened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup easter M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill.
To make the dough:
- Beat the butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until combined. Scrape down the bowl. Add the flour and mix until the dough forms. Do not overmix.
To shape the cookies:
- Choose a flower-shaped disk for the cookie press. Fill the press with dough, then press the cookies directly onto an ungreased, unlined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Keep the remaining dough in the refrigerator while baking to prevent it from softening too much.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until the bottoms turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven when done.
For decoration:
- Press an M&M into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
Notes
- Use an ungreased, unlined baking sheet. Avoid parchment paper, as the cookies need to stick slightly to the sheet when being pressed out.
- Don't overmix the butter and sugar. Too much air in the dough will cause the cookies to spread and flatten during baking. Mixing for 1-2 minutes is enough.
- Avoid overly softened butter. The butter should be just soft enough to mix - this helps the cookies maintain their shape and thickness.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before pressing. Also, chill the baking sheet before using.
- To ensure the M&Ms stick, press them onto the cookies immediately after taking them out of the oven. Work quickly, as the cookies set fast.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 18mgSugar: 3g
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