38 min110 kcal24 portions
Artisanal Spritz Cookies with Almond Essence and Colored Pearl Sugar
#Cookie & Brownie#Christmas#< 60 Mins#Oven
Elevate traditional spritz cookies to a Michelin-level treat by using premium European-style butter and finely ground almond meal for added richness and texture. The dough is carefully creamed to achieve a delicate crumb, enriched with natural almond extract. Impeccable technique is employed with a precision cookie press to create uniform, exquisite shapes before baking to perfect golden crispness. Finished with a sprinkle of handcrafted colored pearl sugar for a sophisticated, festive touch.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
320 g all-purpose flour3 g fine sea salt30 g almond meal (finely ground almonds)
Wet Ingredients
115 g premium European-style unsalted butter, softened150 g superfine caster sugar1 piece large free-range egg5 g pure natural almond extract
Finishing
10 g artisan colored pearl sugar
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and almond meal; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the softened European-style butter on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the superfine caster sugar while continuing to beat for an additional 3 minutes, achieving a smooth and airy texture.
- Add the egg and pure natural almond extract, then mix on low speed until fully incorporated and the batter is homogeneous, about 1 minute.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a smooth and pliable dough forms; avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Transfer the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a delicate star or ribbon tip or use a precision cookie press. Pipe uniform shapes onto the prepared baking sheets with approximately 3 cm spacing.
- Gently sprinkle artisan colored pearl sugar onto each cookie to introduce a delicate crunch and elegant visual appeal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through for even browning, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain tender.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring crispness without dryness.
Nutritional values
Calories
110 kcal
Proteins
2 g
Carbohydrates
11 g
Fats
7.5 g
Saturated fats
4.8 g
Fiber
0.5 g
Sugar
6 g
Cholesterol
28 mg
Sodium
50 mg
Portions
24