Description
These easy homemade chocolate-almond spritz cookies are crisp-edged, soft-centered, and bursting with cozy fall flavor. Quick to make, customizable, and perfect for gatherings or afternoon treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or colored sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and almond extract; beat another 30 seconds until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Sift cocoa if lumpy.
- Add dry ingredients to wet in 2-3 batches, mixing on low until just combined. Scrape bowl as needed.
- Fill cookie press with dough, using your favorite disk. Press cookies onto prepared sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Alternatively, pipe small rosettes or ‘S’ shapes with a piping bag and star tip.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or colored sprinkles on cookies before baking, if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, rotating sheets halfway. Edges should be set and tops just firm.
- Cool cookies on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients make pressing easier. If dough is too stiff, add a teaspoon of milk; if too soft, chill for 10 minutes or add a tablespoon of flour. For best shape definition, press onto ungreased sheets. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 3.5
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: chocolate almond cookies, spritz cookies, fall baking, easy cookies, cookie press, holiday cookies, homemade cookies, almond extract, cocoa cookies