Cinnamon-Sugar Spritz Cookies
Delicate buttery cookies piped into elegant swirls and dusted with warm cinnamon sugar, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and spice for holiday gatherings. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 30 minutes layers Unsalted butter, Powdered sugar, All-purpose flour into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale yellow, scraping down the bowl halfway.
- Step 2: Sift together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon into the butter mixture, then mix on low speed for 30 seconds until the dough holds together when pinched.
- Step 3: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and pipe the dough into 1-inch spirals using a cookie press, spacing them 2 inches apart. Dust each cookie with 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar before baking.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cinnamon-Sugar Spritz Cookies take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Cinnamon-Sugar Spritz Cookies?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cinnamon-Sugar Spritz Cookies?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Cinnamon-Sugar Spritz Cookies for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 24 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 24). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Cinnamon-Sugar Spritz Cookies?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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My whole family loved this.
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Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
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Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
