Mandelspritzgebäck Almond Spritz Cookies
Are you looking to add a touch of Austrian tradition to your Christmas baking this year? Mandelspritzgebäck, or Almond Spritz Cookies, are delicate, buttery treats that are perfect for the holiday season. These cookies are not only delicious but also beautiful with their intricate shapes that add a festive touch to any cookie platter. Grab your cookie press and almond meal, and let's get baking this delightful Austrian Christmas treat!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
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Whisk together the flour, almond meal, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
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Fill your cookie press with the dough and shape the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cookie- Calories
- 120 kcal per cookie
- Total Fat
- 8 g per cookie
- Saturated Fat
- 4 g per cookie
- Cholesterol
- 25 mg per cookie
- Sodium
- 50 mg per cookie
- Total Carbohydrate
- 10 g per cookie
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g per cookie
- Sugars
- 3 g per cookie
- Protein
- 2 g per cookie
These beautiful Almond Spritz Cookies are not only a delight to look at but a joy to eat. Their delicate texture and rich almond flavor make them a perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire. These cookies are great for sharing with loved ones or gifting in festive tins or boxes. Enjoy the magic of the Austrian Christmas tradition with these lovely Mandelspritzgebäck!