Description
Classic buttery spritz cookies topped with festive candied cherries. A holiday favorite that’s sweet, crumbly, and melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup candied cherries, both red and green
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until well combined (about 2 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated.
Sift together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
Load the dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired disc shape.
Press dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies 1 inch apart.
Top each cookie with one candied cherry, gently pressing it into the center.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for best texture.
You can alternate red and green cherries for a festive look.
Don’t overbake; the cookies should stay pale with only slight golden edges.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Holiday Baking, Christmas Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American