These Buttery Spritz Cookies are a classic treat that’s perfect for enjoying with your afternoon tea or coffee. Their rich, buttery flavor and crisp texture are complemented by a dip of chocolate and a sprinkle of nuts.
Ingredients for Two Baking Trays:
For the Dough:
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups wheat flour (Type 405)
- 2 level teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons finely ground nuts (your choice of nuts)
- A pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- Dark, milk, or white chocolate, melted for dipping
- Shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, or slivered almonds for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F) with the fan setting on. Line your baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then stir in the ground nuts and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
- Fill a cookie press with the dough and press out shapes onto the prepared baking trays.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies are just starting to turn golden at the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the trays for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with your choice of coconut, pistachios, or almonds.
- Place the cookies back on the rack or a sheet of parchment paper to allow the chocolate to set.
Serve these Buttery Spritz Cookies as a delightful and elegant snack that will brighten up any tea time. The combination of buttery cookie, rich chocolate, and nuts is sure to be a hit! 🍪👩🏻🍳🍫
