How to Make Spritz Cookies | My Favorite Holiday Cookies!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients, while cake flour can yield a lighter texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar adds moisture and flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor, while flavoring is more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, mix 1 cup of room temperature, soft unsalted butter until creamy.

Add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mixing until light and fluffy.

Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract, mixing until well combined.

If using food coloring, add it before the flour; for green, use 1-2 drops of food coloring.

Add 2 and 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour and mix until a uniform dough forms.

Load the dough into a cookie press or piping bag with a star tip.

Press the dough directly onto an ungreased baking sheet, making sure it sticks to the pan.

Decorate with sprinkles before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

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