Classic Spritz Cookies

Desert

Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs Servings: Yields: 6 Source:

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

Red and green gel food coloring

Sprinkles and sparkling sugar, for decorating

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in egg, vanilla, and salt. Reduce mixer speed to low, and gradually beat in flour, just until combined. Divide dough into thirds. Tint 1/3 of the dough with red food coloring and 1/3 of the dough with green food coloring. Cover dough with plastic wrap.

Press white dough in desired shape through a cookie press onto prepared baking sheets. Repeat with red and green doughs. Decorate cookies with sprinkles and sparkling sugar, as desired.

Bake, in batches, until dry and set, 6 to 9 minutes. Cool on baking sheets about 1 minute, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.