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    You are here: Home / Desserts / Cookies / Spritz Cookies

    Spritz Cookies

    November 30, 2018 By Sam 15 Comments

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    green and white butter spritz cookies

    Sweet, crisp, buttery Spritz Cookies! Only 6 ingredients required (plus sprinkles!), this recipe yields perfect cookies every time! The best part is that there is no chilling required!

    These holiday favorites deserve a place on your cookie tray besides other classics like Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Cookies, and Snickerdoodles. I’ve also included a step-by-step Spritz Cookie recipe video at the bottom of the post!

    Butter Spritz cookies cooling on a cooling rack

    First I’d like to thank everyone for sticking with me through Wednesday’s WORST Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. 😉 Today I have a slightly more benign cookie recipe to share: Spritz Cookies!

    Did you grow up making Spritz cookies? In my house, if I wanted to make them I had to use an old (old!) metal cookie press. The kind where you had to press down really, really hard to try and squeeze cookies onto your cookie sheet. It was never easy and I remember my hands always hurting when I was done.

    Last year for Christmas my mom bought me a fancy new cookie press (affiliate) and it has made making Spritz Cookies an absolute breeze. However, if you don’t have this particular one, I’m sure just about any cookie press that’s not considered an antique like my old one will work just fine.

    Using cookie press to make spritz cookie

    Spritz cookies decorated with sprinkles

    Why Are they Called Spritz Cookies

    The word “spritz” comes from the German word “spritzen”, which means to squirt. Makes sense when you think about the fact that you’re “squirting” your cookie dough through a press to form your shapes!

    How to Store Spritz Cookies

    To store Spritz Cookies, place them in an airtight container. They will keep for several days.

    Can You Freeze Spritz Cookies?

    Yes! Spritz cookies freeze very well. To freeze, allow the cookies to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container (or an airtight freezer Ziploc bag). Store in the freezer for up to one month.

    Can I Make Spritz Cookies Without a Cookie Press?

    Actually, yes, you can make these cookies without a cookie press. While I recommend using one because it makes the process easier, Spritz cookies can instead be made by piping the batter.

    Simply place your dough into a pastry bag that’s been fitted with a large icing tip (like a big open-star Ateco or Wilton tip) and pipe onto your cookie sheet.

    Spritz cookies on a plate

    What’s your favorite Spritz Cookie shape?

    green and white butter spritz cookies on cooling rack

    Buttery Spritz Cookies

    A sweet and simple recipe for buttery Spritz Cookies! You will need a Cookie Press for this recipe, this is the one I use (affiliate).
    Be sure to check out the VIDEO just below the recipe!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 70 cookies
    Calories: 141kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (226g)
    • ¾ cup sugar (150g)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose plain flour (295g)
    • You will need a cookie press for this recipe!
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until creamed.
    • Add vanilla extract and salt and stir until well-combined. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl using a spatula to ensure ingredients are well-incorporated.
    • Add egg yolk and beat until combined
    • With mixer on medium-low speed, gradually add flour until completely combined (you will most likely need to scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl several times for this, as the mixture is fairly dry and crumbs tend to settle at the bottom of the bowl).
    • Break off about ½ cup of dough and use your hands to form it into a log.
    • Insert cookie dough log into the tube of your cookie press and fit with your preferred tip. Place cookie press directly on an ungreased cookie sheet and use press to squeeze out one cookie. Squeeze out cookies in rows, spacing at least 1" apart.
    • Decorate with sprinkles, if desired, and transfer to 350°F (175°C) oven. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn a light golden brown.
    • Allow to cool for at least 5-10 minutes on baking sheet before using a spatula to gently scrape them off the cookie sheet and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3cookies | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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    Comments

    1. Theresa

      December 07, 2021 at 12:19 am

      Can you pipe them without a press?

      Reply
      • Sam

        December 07, 2021 at 9:36 am

        Yes! I cover this in the post, enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jan

      December 03, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      I bought the cookie press you linked to and made a batch of these cookies yesterday. Never liked spritz cookies but these were delightful! So light and airy. I think I will add some almond extract next time and also experiment with dipping some in chocolate. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Sam

        December 03, 2021 at 8:57 pm

        I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them so much, Jan! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Stephanie

      November 24, 2021 at 1:44 am

      Hello, can I use gluten free flower?

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 24, 2021 at 4:19 pm

        Hi Stephanie! Unfortunately I am not very familiar with gluten-free baking so I’m not sure, but I’m hoping that someone who is can chime in.

        Reply
    4. Cindy

      December 12, 2020 at 9:14 am

      I never heard of sprinkles goin in while baking them!!! This is awesome news!,

      Reply
    5. Sylvia Snell

      December 03, 2020 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      best!

      Reply
    6. Pam

      April 18, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies were so easy to make and taste great! Definitely will be making all the time.

      Reply
      • Sam

        April 19, 2020 at 12:00 pm

        Thank you so much, Pam! I am so glad you enjoyed the cookies so much! 🙂

        Reply
    7. pauline morris

      November 21, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      JACK AND I MADE YOUR COOKIE’S THEY TURNED OUT…………AWESOME!!!

      Reply
      • Sugar Spun Run

        November 21, 2019 at 8:58 pm

        I am so glad that you enjoyed them, Pauline! Thanks for trying my recipe and for your comment. Happy Holidays! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Monica

      December 03, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      I’m having trouble getting my spritz cookie dough to stick to my cookie sheet – any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Sam

        December 03, 2018 at 10:42 pm

        Hi, Monica. Make sure your pan hasn’t been greased, and if it hasn’t, and you still have issues, you can just peel them off the bottom of the press and place them on the sheet. 🙂

        Reply
      • Ann

        April 17, 2019 at 5:30 pm

        5 stars
        Sticking to the cookie sheet use to happen to me (even if the sheet wasn’t greased), I found that chilling the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for a few minutes really helped the dough stick.

        Reply

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