My Mom's Spritz Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Recipe View 2 mins Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. (Mix time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If the dough doesn't fully come together, use your hands to gently form it into a cohesive ball. (Mix time: 3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Load the dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired spritz cookie disc. Press the cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. (Prep time: 10-15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. (Bake time: 8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Cool time: 10 minutes)