Classic Spritz Cookie Recipe

Classic spritz cookie recipe makes delicate shaped butter cookies. This simple recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make!

A tray of spritz cookies next to sprinkles and ribbon.

Spritz cookies are classic Christmas cookies! This recipe is a family favorite that’s been in my family for years.

Spritz cookies are delicate, lightly sweetened butter cookies. The cookies are made using a cookie press and can be made in a variety of shapes.

“Made these yesterday and they were just like my mom used to make. Brought back a lot of great memories. Thanks!” – Shelly

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How to make spritz cookies

Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375F.

Beaten butter and sugar in a bowl next to egg and extracts mixed in.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together for about 3 minutes on medium until well-combined.

Step 3: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix in until combined.

spritz cookie dough next to the dough in a cookie press.

Step 4: Stir in the flour and salt until just combined.

Step 5: Add the decorative plate to the cookie press according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 6: Add the dough to the cookie press.

spritz cookie dough on a baking sheet next to baked spritz cookies.

Step 7: Press the cookie press down onto the ungreased cookie sheet as you press out the dough about 2-inches apart.

Step 8: Add sprinkles, if desired.

Step 9: Bake for about 6-9 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.

Step 10: Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes, and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

Recipe Tips!

Ungreased baking sheet: I’ve found that using an ungreased cookie sheet helps the dough to stick to the cookie sheet when pressing it out of the cookie press.
Cookie press: A cookie press has a tube that holds cookie dough and a shaped metal plate. The cookie dough is pressed through the plate to make a shape (it’s sort of like pressing play-doh!). I use the oxo cookie press. It comes with 12 shaped plates, but I also have this cookie press set for more designs.
Pressing the dough: I press the cookie press down as I press out the dough. My cookie press has a rubber seal around the bottom. When I press it down as I press the dough out, it helps the dough to stick to the cookie sheet.
Room temperature dough: Using room temperature dough works best. It can be difficult to press chilled dough through the cookie press plate.
Chilling the dough: If the dough starts to get too soft, just cover and chill for about 10 minutes.

Recipe FAQs

Can I add food coloring to the dough?

You can! I recommend using gel food coloring to keep from making the dough too soft. I used about 2 drops of green food coloring to tint 1/3 of the dough.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the dough ahead of time and chill it for up to 3 days before use. Let the dough come up in temperature before pressing.

Can I freeze spritz cookie dough?

You can! Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer-safe container. Place the dough in the fridge to thaw. Let the dough come up in temperature before pressing.

Can I freeze the baked cookies?

Yes, the baked cookies can be frozen. Place the baked and cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container. The cookies will keep for up to 3 months.

Christmas tree spritz cookie on top of other shaped spritz cookies.

Storage

Store the spritz cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. The cookies will keep for 4-5 days when properly stored at room temperature.

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