Best Grandmas Spritz Press Cookies Recipes

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GRANDMA'S SPRITZ PRESS COOKIES



Grandma's Spritz Press Cookies image

Simple recipe for spritz cookies that can be used for any cookie press. Different extracts can be used to flavor the cookies-almond, vanilla, orange, mint, anything you like! Almond is always a favorite for the holidays.

Provided by elf-hunter

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix butter, sugar, extract, salt, and egg together (I recommend a Kitchen Aid).
  • Slowly add flour to the wet ingredients.
  • Add food coloring (if desired)
  • Load dough into cookie press.
  • Press cookies onto cookie sheet.
  • Decorate.
  • Bake a 400 degrees for 7-10 minutes.
  • Cookies will not brown when done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 53.1, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.8

GRANDMA WENDT'S ALMOND SPRITZ COOKIE RECIPE



Grandma Wendt's Almond Spritz Cookie Recipe image

This is a 3rd generation holiday cookie; my kids insist that it be made every year, as did I. I even searched e-bay for the old metal cookie press like my Mom used. I know there are more "modern" presses, but it would not be as traditional for me as twisting the handle on the old silver press. *Use all purpose, not self rising flour for this recipe. If the dough is resistant to being pressed try these tricks: Very lightly spray the exit point of the press and disk with cooking spray. This step should be repeated each time the press is emptied and needs to be refilled. Wash and dry press after each time it empties; with the final rinse being cold.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, slightly softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups flour (see note above)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup decorative sugar

Steps:

  • The directions for this recipe are for using the poinsettia shape disk.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix butter and sugar.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients. This is the critical moment for this cookie; if it feels too tacky add 1/8-1/4 cup of additional flour.
  • Refrigerate for 10 minutes or so (I usually make a double batch, and refrigerate the first batch while I am mixing the second batch.).
  • Fill the press with dough and press onto ungreased cookie sheet. (I can usually put 24 on a large sheet; they don't spread much).
  • Sprinkle each cookie with colored sugar. (My Mom used to place a cinnamon dot into the center of each cookie, but I skip that).
  • Bake for 7 minutes; remove from pan to cool. (You may need to adjust this depending on your oven).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.5, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 139.9, Sodium 509.2, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 30.3, Protein 7.5

GREAT-GRANDMAS SWEDISH SPRITZ RECIPE



Great-Grandmas Swedish Spritz Recipe image

An almond take on this famous Christmas cookie. You will need a cookie press. Everyone needs one!

Provided by Anthony B.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter
1 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 egg white
2 tablespoons almond extract
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Beat butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Slowly add sugar while beating until the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the egg yolks one at a time, allowing the first to blend into the butter mixture before adding the other. Beat egg white and almond extract into the mixture. Pour the flour in small amounts into the mixture while beating; continue beating until fully incorporated.
  • Using a cookie press, press dough onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 134.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

BUTTERY SPRITZ COOKIES



Buttery Spritz Cookies image

This tender spritz cookie recipe is very eye-catching on my Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with, so it's fun to make these spritz cookies into a variety of festive shapes. This is hands down the best spritz cookie recipe ever. -Beverly Launius, Sandwich, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted semisweet chocolate, optional
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Colored sugar and sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture., Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool completely., If desired, dip in melted chocolate and let stand until set or, in a small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar and enough water to reach desired consistency. Dip cookies in glaze; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRANDMA'S SPRITZ



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This is my husband's grandmother's recipe. A very old recipe. Grandma always baked plenty of Spritz for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Grandma was born in the late 1800's in Sweden. She was a wonderful baker. This is a very stiff cookie dough. Also a very fragile cookie when baked. I always let them set a minute or two on the...

Provided by Debbie Sue

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 c sugar
2 c butter, softened
3 egg yolks
4 1/2 c sifted flour
2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
  • 2. Beat in the egg yolks and the almond extract.
  • 3. Gradually add the sifted flour.
  • 4. Place in a cookie press.
  • 5. Arrange similar size shapes on cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on your oven. (I have heavy cookie sheets, and in my oven, I bake for 12 minutes.)
  • 7. DO NOT OVER COOK. Bake until lightly golden on the edges.
  • 8. **** In Swedish tradition, form S's and O's with the star shape in your cookie press.

CLASSIC SPRITZ COOKIES



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Beautiful and buttery, these classic butter spritz cookies are the perfect treat for a cookie exchange or special gathering. Creative mix-ins or decorations will make each batch of spritz cookies one that's uniquely your own. Drizzle with melted chocolate, mix in chopped nuts or dried fruit, sprinkle with sparkling sugar, color them to match the season-however you choose to make these iconic butter cookies, we know it they disappoint! Plus, with 72 servings this recipe can be made and shared with everyone at your next cookie swap.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla
Food color, if desired
Currants, raisins, candies, colored sugar, finely chopped nuts, candied fruit or fruit peel, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, salt, egg, almond extract and a few drops of food color.
  • Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes on ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with currants.
  • Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. To decorate cookies after baking, use a drop of corn syrup to attach decorations to cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg

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