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
Scale
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
