Delicate Spritz Cookies Layered Fan Recipe
Introduction
Delicate Spritz Cookies Layered Fan is a charming and buttery treat perfect for any occasion. These elegant fan-shaped cookies are easy to make and can be decorated to suit your style. Their tender texture and subtle vanilla-almond flavor make them irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280 g)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles
- 2 oz dark or white chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling) (60 g)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased if using nonstick sheets.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Beat in the large egg, pure vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Step 4: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
- Step 5: Fit a cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc and fill it with the dough.
- Step 6: Press cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, arranging 3 to 4 cookies overlapping slightly at the base to create a fan-shaped cluster.
- Step 7: Sprinkle the cookies with colored sanding sugar or sprinkles if desired.
- Step 8: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
- Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10: If desired, drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
Tips & Variations
- For a nutty flavor boost, try substituting half the all-purpose flour with almond flour.
- Use different cookie press discs to create various shapes for seasonal themes.
- Colored sanding sugar adds a festive touch, but finely chopped nuts or edible glitter can also enhance presentation.
- If you don’t have a cookie press, piping the dough with a star tip works well too.
Storage
Store the spritz cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months; thaw at room temperature before serving. If chocolate drizzle was added, keep the cookies cool to prevent melting.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough a day in advance and keep it refrigerated. Let it soften slightly before pressing the cookies.
What if I don’t have a cookie press?
You can pipe the dough through a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip or shape small balls and flatten slightly. The fan effect may be less precise but the cookies will still taste delicious.
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Delicate Spritz Cookies Layered Fan Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 3 dozen cookies 1x
Description
Delicate Spritz Cookies Layered Fan combines classic buttery spritz cookies shaped into charming fan-shaped clusters. With a tender crumb and optional colorful sanding sugar or chocolate drizzle, these cookies are perfect for festive occasions or everyday treats.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280 g)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Decorations
- Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles
- 2 oz dark or white chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling) (60 g)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use nonstick sheets ungreased to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the large egg, pure vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, and beat until everything is fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently just until the dough comes together to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Fit a cookie press with a fan or star-shaped disc and fill it with the prepared dough.
- Form Layered Fans: Press the cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, arranging 3 to 4 cookies so they overlap slightly at the base creating a fan-shaped cluster for a beautiful layered effect.
- Add Decorations: Sprinkle the shaped cookies with colored sanding sugar or sprinkles before baking to add a festive touch.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes to firm up, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: Once fully cooled, drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over the cookies and allow the drizzle to set before serving for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter and egg helps achieve a smooth dough and better texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- If you don’t have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag fitted with a star tip as an alternative.
- Chocolate drizzle is optional but adds a lovely contrast and flavor boost.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spritz cookies, fan shaped cookies, layered cookies, butter cookies, holiday cookies, cookie press
