Orange Spritz Cookies
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Spritz cookies originated in Germany and are named after the German word ‘spritzen’, which means ‘to squirt’ or ‘to spray’. The dough is traditionally pressed through a cookie press to create various shapes.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Orange Spritz Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fit a cookie press with a desired shape disc and fill it with the dough.
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Press the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
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Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 1g2%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.