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.
This recipe became a holiday favorite after I saw how stunning the layered fans looked on my cookie tray.
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 remind me of baking afternoons with my family, sharing stories and tasting fresh batches straight from the oven.
Notes
Dough can be tinted with food coloring to create colorful cookies for different occasions.
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.
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Enjoy making these spritz cookies as a beautiful and delicious centerpiece to your holiday celebrations.
Your Questions Answered
- → What makes these spritz cookies delicate?
A combination of softened butter creamed with sugar and careful mixing results in a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture characteristic of these cookies.
- → How do I create the layered fan shape?
Press cookies directly onto baking sheets using a fan-shaped disc, then slightly overlap 3–4 cookies at the base to form a layered fan cluster before baking.
- → Can I add flavors to the dough?
Yes, vanilla extract is used for flavor, and almond extract can be optionally added for a subtle nutty note.
- → What decoration options work best?
Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles add festive color, and after baking, melted dark or white chocolate can be drizzled for extra indulgence.
- → How should I store these cookies?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to one week.