The Ultimate Spritz

Vegetarian
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The Ultimate Spritz
75 min.
72
43kcal

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Welcome to the world of delightful flavors and irresistible textures with our recipe for The Ultimate Spritz! Perfectly suited for any occasion, these charming little cookies are not only vegetarian but also a popular choice for gatherings, making them an ideal addition to your antipasti, starter, or snack spread. With a light and buttery base, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave your guests craving more.

What sets The Ultimate Spritz apart is its versatility. Whether you're hosting a festive celebration or simply looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to impress. The subtle hint of almond or vanilla extract adds a delightful aroma, while the vibrant colors and decorative currants make them visually appealing.

In just 75 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 72 scrumptious cookies, each containing only 43 calories. This means you can indulge without the guilt! The easy-to-follow recipe allows even novice bakers to create these delightful treats with minimal effort. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with The Ultimate Spritz – a cookie that truly embodies the spirit of celebration!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, salt, egg, almond extract and a few drops of food color.
  2. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes on ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with currants.
  3. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. To decorate cookies after baking, use a drop of corn syrup to attach decorations to cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories43kcal
Protein4.67%
Fat55.07%
Carbs40.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.71
Glycemic Load
3.13
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.71434782639794%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:43.09kcal
2.15%
Fat:2.66g
4.09%
Saturated Fat:1.65g
10.29%
Carbohydrates:4.37g
1.46%
Net Carbohydrates:4.27g
1.55%
Sugar:1.4g
1.56%
Cholesterol:9.05mg
3.02%
Sodium:29.31mg
1.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:0.51g
1.01%
Selenium:1.55µg
2.22%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.07%
Folate:7.53µg
1.88%
Vitamin A:82.09IU
1.64%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.38%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.35%
Vitamin B3:0.23mg
1.16%
Iron:0.19mg
1.07%