Best Quick Mix Spritz Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

QUICK MIX SPRITZ



Quick Mix Spritz image

These cookies are mixed differently from other cookies (like pie crust) but they are the best. These are the ones I grew up on. At Christmas my mom would add almond extract and green food color then make tree pattern.

Provided by Sherri

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Spritz Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening in until it resembles course crumbs.
  • Measure the egg and add enough water to make 1/4 cup, beat together. Add egg and vanilla to crumb mixture; mix well.
  • Put through the cookie press onto cookie sheets. Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if desired. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 -12 minutes or until very light brown and set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 45.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

QUICK MIX SPRITZ COOKIES



Quick Mix Spritz Cookies image

Another favorite recipe from the booklet supplied with the Mirro brand Cookie & Pastry Press. There is no refrigeration required. I searched Zaar for the spritz cookie recipes I use from this book, to share with a fellow chef, but they weren't posted yet. *For tips on obtaining the best results possible with your cookie press, check out my photo demo in the Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances forum; click the link on my profile page or copy and paste this address: http://www.food.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=330463. I do not believe the forums are accessible anymore, so check out my original post on my personal blog here: http://tinkstreats.blogspot.com/2010/03/mirro-cookie-pastry-press.html#links

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 5-6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups sifted flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter (refrigerator temp or only slightly softened, margarine or shortening can be subbed)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together in a bowl.
  • With a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles pie crust or biscuit mix (very fine lumps).
  • Crack an egg into a glass, liquid measuring cup. A large egg will measure 1/4 cup. If it doesn't, add water to reach the 1/4 cup line.
  • Add the egg, water (if needed) and the vanilla to the flour mixture and beat the mixture well.
  • Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets (aluminum preferred for best heat distribution).
  • Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are just set or very slightly browned. Check cookies at the 10 minute mark and bake 1-2 minutes longer, if needed.
  • Remove immediately to cooling racks.

Related Topics