Pressed Cookies
These delectable treats come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are perfect for any occasion. In this article, we’ll go over some tips and tricks for making perfect pressed cookies, as well as some delicious recipes to try out.
Pressed cookies, also known as spritz cookies, are made by pressing dough through a cookie press or piping bag to create various shapes and designs. The dough typically contains butter, sugar, flour, and eggs, and can be flavored with a variety of extracts or spices. The resulting cookies are usually small and delicate, with a buttery, crumbly texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients: This allows the dough to come together more easily and ensures that the cookies will bake evenly
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before pressing helps it hold its shape better and prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Don’t overwork the dough: Overworking the dough can result in tough, dense cookies. Mix the dough just until it comes together, and then stop.
- Choose the right press: There are a variety of cookie presses on the market, ranging from simple handheld models to more complex electric ones. Choose one that is easy to use and comes with a variety of disks to create different shapes.
- Use parchment paper: To prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt, and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fill the cookie press with the dough and press out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Fill the cookie press with the dough and press out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
