These delightful holiday spritz cookies are light, buttery, and perfect for any festive occasion. Topped with colorful sprinkles and a sweet icing, they bring joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
as desired none colored sugar or nonpareils
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Method
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and assemble all necessary ingredients.
In a spacious bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter for about 30 seconds until it's airy and light.
Incorporate the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt, mixing thoroughly while scraping down the bowl's sides. Then, add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, blending until the mixture is smooth.
Slowly introduce the flour, continuing to mix with the electric mixer, then switch to a wooden spoon to fold in any remaining flour until you achieve a uniform dough.
Place the dough into a cookie press and pipe it onto ungreased baking sheets. For a festive touch, sprinkle colorful sugar or nonpareils on top of each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the hot oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned. Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks afterward.
For the icing, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Adjust the thickness by adding more milk if needed, aiming for a drizzling consistency.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the icing over them and top with sprinkles for an added festive flair.
