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HEIRLOOM LEGEND
This Grandma's Recipe Is So Good, Her Family Etched It on Her Gravestone
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5.0 (390)|(2 Reviews)Delicate, buttery pressed spritz cookies flavored with almond extract and decorated with sparkling colored sprinkles.
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By Lauren Bair (Recipe Developer)•Published May 20, 2026
⏱ 28 mins
Simply Recipes / Lauren Bair🔥 90 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Melts in your mouth with authentic European butter cookie flavor.
- Quick 8-minute bake time per tray.
HEIRLOOM LEGEND
This Grandma's Recipe Is So Good, Her Family Etched It on Her Gravestone
A true viral heirloom sensation: a grandmother loved this butter spritz cookie recipe so dearly that her family carved the exact ingredient list onto her cemetery headstone. Tender, buttery, and scented with pure almond extract. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time28 mins
Servings12 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg & 1 tsp pure almond extract & 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour & 1/2 tsp salt
- Colored nonpareil sprinkles for decorating
Directions
1
Cream butter and sugar
Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt.
2
Press onto ungreased sheet
Fit cookie press with disk. Press shapes directly onto cold, ungreased aluminum baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles.
3
Bake until set
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 6–8 minutes until edges are barely golden.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Never grease the cookie sheet or use parchment paper—the dough needs to grip the cold metal pan to release from the cookie press.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories90 kcal
Protein1g
Carbs10g
Total Fat5g
Sodium: 30mg
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
