How to Make Butter Spritz Cookies

One of the most iconic of holiday sweets, spritz are bite-size buttery cookies with vanilla and almond.

Gather 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1 large egg, 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and sprinkles for garnishing. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and the egg, and mix to incorporate; don't worry if the mixture seems to separate.

Sift together the flour and baking powder and add to the creamed butter. Mix until combined.