Buttery Spritz Cookies Fan

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 has become a holiday favorite in my family, bringing everyone together to enjoy the festive treats.

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

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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.

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These cookies bring wonderful memories of holiday baking sessions spent with my children and grandchildren.

Notes

To create layered fans, overlap cookies at their base before baking. Pairs well with coffee tea or dessert wine.

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 these spritz cookies as a beautiful and delicious holiday centerpiece that will delight your guests.

Recipe Questions & Answers

→ What is the best way to shape these cookies?

Use a cookie press fitted with a fan or star-shaped disc to press the dough onto baking sheets, arranging them in overlapping layers to create the fan shape.

→ Can I add coloring to the dough?

Yes, food coloring can be mixed into the dough before pressing to give a festive appearance to the cookies.

→ How should the cookies be cooled after baking?

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating or storing.

→ Is it possible to decorate these cookies?

Cookies can be sprinkled with colored sanding sugar before baking or drizzled with melted chocolate after cooling for extra visual appeal.

→ How long do these cookies stay fresh?

Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.