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classic buttery spritz cookies
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These buttery spritz cookies are elevated with a bright citrus cardamom glaze, offering a delightful and unforgettable cookie experience. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115 g (0.5 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g (0.5 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp orange zest (divided)
- 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 0.5 tsp orange zest (for glaze)
- 15 g (2 tbsp) toasted almond slivers, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream softened butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add egg, vanilla, 0.5 tsp orange zest, and salt; beat until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in sifted flour and cardamom until just combined.
- Pipe the Cookies: Pipe 4-inch swirls onto baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, orange juice, remaining zest, and cardamom until smooth.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle warm cookies with glaze and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- Set & Serve: Let glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality butter and ensure it’s properly softened for a tender crumb. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg