Spritz Cookies Recipe

Name: Spritz Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup sugar*; 1/8 teaspoon red or green food coloring gel*; Chopped candied cherries (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup sugar*
1/8 teaspoon red or green food coloring gel*
Chopped candied cherries (optional)

1
Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended.
2
Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to shortening mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Cover and chill 10 minutes.
3
Combine 1/3 cup sugar and food coloring gel in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal; shake and squeeze bag to evenly distribute color. (Too much gel will make sugar wet.)
4
Press dough into desired shapes using a cookie press. Sprinkle cookies with colored sugar, or top with candied cherries, if desired. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
5
Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
6
*Red or green decorator sugar crystals may be substituted for sugar and food coloring gel.
7
For this recipe, sift the flour after measuring it.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Spritz Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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