Swedish Spritz Recipe ๐ช
Introduction:
Swedish Spritz cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion but especially beloved during the festive Christmas season. This recipe, passed down through generations, embodies the essence of homemade goodness and cherished memories of childhood. With a burst of buttery flavor and a hint of sweetness, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Quick Overview:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 dozen cookies
- Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups butter ๐ง
- 1 cup sugar ๐
- 1 egg ๐ฅ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ๐ฟ
- 4 cups all-purpose flour ๐พ
- 1 teaspoon baking powder ๐ฅ
Instructions:
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Thoroughly Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar. Use an electric mixer or a sturdy wooden spoon to cream them together until smooth and fluffy.
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Add the Egg and Vanilla Extract: Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Continue to beat the mixture until everything is well incorporated and the texture is light and creamy.
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Sift the Flour and Baking Powder: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. This step helps to aerate the dry ingredients and ensure a tender crumb in the finished cookies.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until a smooth dough forms, ensuring that all the flour is fully incorporated into the mixture.
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Do Not Chill: Unlike many cookie recipes, Swedish Spritz dough should not be chilled before baking. This helps maintain the proper consistency for using a cookie press.
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Prepare Cookie Press: Load the dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired decorative disk. This will allow you to create beautifully shaped cookies with ease.
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Form Cookies: Force the dough through the cookie press onto ungreased baking sheets. Leave a little space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
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Decorate: Add festive touches to your cookies by decorating them with redhots, sprinkles, or any other decorations of your choice. This step adds a fun and colorful element to the cookies.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges. Be careful not to overbake, as this can result in dry cookies.
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Cool: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. For an authentic touch, cool them on newspaper just like grandma used to do.
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Storage: These cookies freeze well, making them perfect for preparing in advance. However, if storing at room temperature, be sure to consume them within a week to maintain freshness.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 855.9
- Fat: 47.7g
- Saturated Fat: 29.5g
- Cholesterol: 157.3mg
- Sodium: 400.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 97.4g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 33.8g
- Protein: 10.1g
Enjoy Your Swedish Spritz Cookies!
Whether you’re baking these cookies for a holiday gathering, a special occasion, or simply as a treat for yourself, they are sure to delight everyone who tries them. So put on your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to create some delicious memories with this classic Swedish Spritz recipe!
