Description
Almond spritz cookies are delicate and buttery cookies flavored with almond extract, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until combined.
- Transfer the dough to a cookie press; shape the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a festive touch, decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.
- You can substitute almond extract with other extracts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: almond spritz cookies