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Cream one and one-half cups butter
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Add one and one-half cups sugar, two eggs, one tablespoon cold water, one teaspoon almond extract, four cups flour sifted with one-half
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Creaming butter and sugar incorporates air bubbles that expand during baking, creating a tender, crisp texture characteristic of spritz cookies. The high ratio of butter to flour (nearly 1:3 by volume) provides the rich, short texture that allows the dough to hold intricate piped shapes. The cold water addition helps control gluten development while maintaining pipeable consistency, and almond extract enhances the buttery flavor profile traditional to Scandinavian cookies.
The dough can be made up to 3 days ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before pressing to soften slightly. Unbaked dough can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, separating layers with parchment paper. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
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The dough can be made up to 3 days ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before pressing to soften slightly. Unbaked dough can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, separating layers with parchment paper. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
