My Mom's Spritz Cookies

Spritz cookies are famous Christmas cookies from Germany that can be enjoyed year round. They make a great treat for any special occasion.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 75 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 egg yolks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine butter and sugar in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Beat in flour and baking powder. Use your hands to finish mixing if dough does not come together.

Step 3

Add dough to a cookie press and press spritz-shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack and cook completely.