Nana's Butter Spritz Cookies
These delicate cookies are lightly sweet, crisp on the outside, and tender with every bite, making them a staple on Christmas cookie trays and at family gatherings year after year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: colored sugar sprinkles, or small pieces of maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Do not grease the baking sheets.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Spoon the dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired disc.
- Press cookies directly onto the ungreased baking sheet.
- Decorate if desired with sprinkles or cherry pieces.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just lightly golden.
- Let cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.