Save to Pinterest Delicate, buttery spritz cookies arranged in a beautiful layered fan shape—perfect for the holidays and a festive addition to any cookie tray.
I first served this to my family during the holidays and everyone loved the festive look and buttery taste.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional) 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- Decoration: Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles 2 oz (60 g) dark or white chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using a nonstick sheet.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Step 3:
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Step 5:
- Fit a cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc. Fill the press with dough.
- Step 6:
- Press cookies directly onto the baking sheets, forming fans by overlapping slightly at the base—arrange 3–4 cookies in a fanned layer for each cluster.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are just turning golden.
- Step 9:
- Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10:
- Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate if desired and let set before serving.
Save to Pinterest These cookies always bring back cherished family holiday moments when baking together.
Notes
Use a cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc for the perfect shape and try using different sprinkles for variety.
Required Tools
Electric mixer Mixing bowls Cookie press with fan or star-shaped disc Baking sheets Parchment paper (optional) Wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), egg, milk (butter), and possible tree nuts if almond extract is used Decorations may contain additional allergens—check labels.
Save to Pinterest The perfect spritz cookies combine buttery flavor and festive presentation for any occasion.
Common Questions
- → What makes spritz cookies buttery?
Using softened unsalted butter creamed with sugar creates a rich, tender texture that defines the buttery flavor in spritz cookies.
- → How does the layered fan shape form?
The dough is pressed onto baking sheets using a fan-shaped disc, overlapping three to four cookies at the base to build elegant layered fans.
- → Can I add flavor variations to these cookies?
Adding almond extract alongside vanilla provides a gentle nutty aroma. Food coloring can also be used to tint dough for a festive look.
- → What’s the best way to decorate these cookies?
Sprinkle colored sanding sugar or small sprinkles before baking for sparkle, and drizzle melted dark or white chocolate once cooled for added richness.
- → How should these cookies be stored?
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.