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November 10, 2016 by: Jennifer Priest

How to Make Spritz Cookies with a Cookie Press – Handmade Holidays

Spritz are one of my family's all time favorite holiday cookie recipes. A tradition passed down from my grandma to my mom and now to me, we bake Spritz every year using a cookie press. I am so excited to share this family favorite that are always on my Christmas cookie plate with you today: how to make Spritz Cookies.

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What is a Cookie Press?

A cookie press is a tool that extrudes dough into shapes. You can use it for cookies or biscuits. Typically cookie press cookies are decorated with sugar.

The old cookie press that my mom used is worn out but luckily you can still find cookie presses in most cooking and baking stores.  Every year we bake cookies and make candies, filling platters for friends and family. Then we drive to each home and deliver the goods for them to enjoy. It's a fabulous gift that also comes with the gift of a personal visit; our family and friends look forward to these visits every year!

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop

This is also the final day of the 6th annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop! I've been organizing this hop for 6 years, bringing you a plethora of handmade gift ideas for the holiday season from your favorite bloggers and craft companies to help you save money, make crafts, and give from the heart to make this the best Christmas season ever. This year, we've added a full day of holiday decor ideas and a full day of food ideas to the hop, in addition to the handmade gift ideas the hop has become known for. Let's into to baking and don't forget to scroll to the end to enter to win one of eleven $50 prize packs from our sponsors and to continue on the hop to see even more amazing holiday food ideas and gifts.

But first, did you catch yesterday's gift ideas on the Handmade Holidays Hop? if not, start here:

Handmade Holiday Hop Day 1 – Gift Ideas

Handmade Holiday Hop Day 2 – Holiday Decor Ideas

Make sure you scroll all the way down the page to see the hop list so you can continue on to see more inspiring holiday decor ideas.

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Christmas Spritz Cookies Recipe with a Cookie Press

The only way to make Spritz is with a cookie press. I now have the Pampered Chef cookie press and it works well but it's not my favorite. If you can find a vintage cookie press, get it! I busted the handle off of mine and for a few years I would hold my fingers over the two holes where the handle was and then try to use the press. Eventually I think I threw it away and I now wish I had saved it. I am holding out hope that it is still in the back of a kitchen cabinet but I am afraid I might have Kon Mari'ed it!

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Okay, so back to the cookies… these are super cute with colored sugar shaken on top but that's totally optional. Watch this tutorial video to see how we made the cookies from start to finish:

How to make Spritz Christmas Cookies:

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Directions:

Heat the over to 400°F.

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Cream softened butter and sugar.

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Add egg and remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.

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Fill the cookie press with dough until full.

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Form shaped on an ungreased cookie sheet (the cookies totally have enough butter in them that they will not stick).

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Shake colored sugar onto each cookie if desired.

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Bake 6-9 minutes in the middle rack in the oven. the edges of the cookies should be firm and golden but not brown. Mine are overcooked in these photos.

Remove from the pan and cool before eating.

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How to Make Spritz Cookies with a Cookie Press – Handmade Holidays 2016

Print Recipe

Adapted from Joy of Cooking – these buttery Spritz cookies are a delicious family favorite for Christmas.

  • Author: Jennifer Priest
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 mins
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 25 Cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Swedish

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2–1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp almond extract (or any other extract you like)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Heat the over to 400°F.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar.
  3. Add egg and remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.
  4. Fill the cookie press with dough until full.
  5. Form shaped on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Shake colored sugar onto each cookie if desired.
  7. Bake 6-9 minutes in the middle rack in the oven. the edges of the cookies should be firm and golden but not brown.
  8. Remove from the pan and cool before eating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 50.5 mg
  • Fat: 7.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 27 mg

Keywords: Cookie, Cookies, Spritz, Christmas Cookie, Christmas

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And cookies are even better wrapped in cute packaging, right?!

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I used Clearsnap stamps and inks with a Stencil1 stencil to decorate tissue paper. I filled small jam jars with 6 cookies each and then sandwiched the stamped and stenciled tissue paper between the lid and ring of the jars. I then wrapped them with twine from The Twinery for an easy finish.

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These are the perfect size for passing out to co-workers, teachers, and friends!

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Thank you so much for stopping by today. What's your favorite holiday decoration? Let me know in the comments section!

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Comments

  1. Kirsten says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:31 am

    I seriously need to invest in a cookie press. I make SO MANY cookies at Christmas time. This would make life much easier. 🙂 These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      November 10, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Oh yeah, I never use my cookie cutters anymore LOL. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Super Mom - No Cape! says

    November 10, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    I love my cookie press. When kids were little they used to love getting the chance to use it!

    Reply
  3. Sue LD says

    November 11, 2016 at 7:55 am

    Very festive packaging for these cookies.

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I’ve never made these but they look delicious! Maybe I need to ask for a cookie press in my stocking. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:29 am

      Cookie presses are awesome!! So much fun 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kelley @miss information says

    November 14, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    We love spritz cookies and I have a battery operated one that even churns out cheese straw dough it’s great

    Reply
  6. Charlene Asay says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    These are perfect. I have been wanting to make these. I think I will this weekend. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply

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