Ingredients Needed to Make Spritz Cookies
The best thing about spritz cookies is that you only need basic ingredients to make them. You may need to pick up some sprinkles or food coloring because decorating them is half the fun! The exact measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Unsalted Butter: Use softened butter for easy mixing and a smooth dough. You can also use salted butter for your spritz cookies. Just omit the added salt! Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps the cookies spread slightly. Salt: Enhances the flavors of all the ingredients! Large Eggs: Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Vanilla Extract and Almond Extract: Add subtle flavor and depth to the Spritz cookies. Feel free to experiment with different extracts like lemon, hazelnut, or peppermint! All-Purpose Flour: Gives the cookie’s structure. Sanding Sugar and Sprinkles: Add a festive touch. Use any kind you prefer!
Spritz Cookie Recipe
Spritz cookies can sometimes be a little finicky, so use these instructions to make them turn out perfectly every time! Trust me, though, they are SO worth it. Buttery, delicious, and festive! Everything you could want from a Christmas cookie!
Bake As-Is: Skip the parchment paper, silicone baking mats, and pan spray! Spritz cookies have enough butter that won’t stick to the pan when baked directly. Chill: Cold cookie dough will stick better to frozen baking sheets. You can put the pans in the freezer for an hour or longer. A very, very chilled pan will make things a lot easier. Don’t Use Too Much Dough Per Cookie: Press the cookie press for only one click per cookie! Any more than that, your cookies will turn into big blobs of shapes because they will have too much dough. After one click, give yourself 2-3 seconds before lifting the press from the pan. This will give the dough some time to adhere to the pan. Use a Spatula: Even when following the above steps, some shapes had difficulty sticking to the pan for me. When the shape just wouldn’t stick to the pan, I used a small silicone spatula to gently scrape the cookie off the press, letting it fall directly onto the pan. Colored Cookies: To make colored cookies, separate a small amount of dough in a bowl and mix with a small amount of food coloring until you have your desired color. Flavor Extracts: Change up the flavor by adding a tablespoon or two of lemon or orange zest to the dough! You can also try dipping or drizzling the baked cookies in chocolate.
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