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Traditional German Butter Cookies Made Easy!

Irresistibly Easy Traditional German Butter Cookies Made Right

Discover the secrets to creating Traditional German Butter Cookies made easy! Perfect for holiday gatherings and family fun.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: buttery cookies, easy baking, family recipes, holiday cookies, Spritz Cookies, Traditional German Butter Cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • cookie press
  • Baking sheets

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or use salted butter
  • 1/2 cup Margarine optional, for richer taste use all butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or replace with brown sugar
  • 1 large Eggs can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free blends are acceptable
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness

Color and Decor

  • as needed Gel Food Coloring use natural alternatives if preferred
  • as desired Colored Sprinkles optional, for decoration

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix softened butter and margarine together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add granulated sugar gradually while alternating with eggs, mixing well after each addition.
  • Whisk in a separate bowl the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Gradually add the dry blend to the butter mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Fill your cookie press with the chilled dough and press out shapes onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle with colored sprinkles or extra sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until edges start to turn golden brown.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and do not overmix the dough. Store cookies in airtight containers to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg