recipes | Spritz Cookies Recipe

Join Now

RSS Feeds

hints

FREE Printable Recipe Cards

e-Newsletter

Spritz Cookies Recipe

rate this recipe Rate this recipe

With a sweet and subtle flavor, these great tasting sugar cookies are ideal for shaping and decorating for the Holidays.

Spritz Cookies Recipe (+)

Directions

Beat shortening until smooth, then add the sugar and baking powder. Mix until combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract until blended together.
Add flour and salt. You may have to mix this by hand if the dough is too firm for a mixer.
Divide dough into different containers and add food coloring as desired to each.
Mix until all of the color is incorporated.
Place dough into a cookie press with whatever tip is desired.
Press cookies out, spaced evenly, onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in a 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Bake them until firm on the edges but not browned.

Container: cookie sheet, mixer

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serving Description: makes approximately 6 dozen cookies

Ingredients

-		1 cup shortening
-		3/4 cup sugar
-		1/4 teaspoon baking powder
-		1 egg measuring 1/4 cup, add water to the egg in order to reach this measurement
-		1 teaspoon almond extract
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		2 1/4 flour
		food coloring as desired

Spritz Cookies recipe - Related Content

Collections

Cakes

Browse our selection of cake recipes for birthdays or any occassion.

Cookie Recipes

Browse our cookie recipes, we have a lot to choose from.

Bars

View our fabulous assortment of bar recipes.

Recipes

Cookies n Cream Layered Salad

This salad is so yummy that it could easily be made into a dessert.

Dishpan Cookies

The variety of ingredients in this cookie recipe provides it with a flavor that everyone is sure to enjoy. This large recipe takes a big bowl for mixing.

Rhubarb Cookies

A moist, chewy cookie filled with lots of flavor.

Lemonade Cookies

Sweet, tangy and delicious summer treat that'll make your lips pucker.

Sugar Cookies

A great recipe to use with cookie cutters to shape a theme or highlight an event.

Cooking Tips & Advice

How to Make Gingerbread Men Cookies

Gingerbread is fun to work with at any time of the year. It is especially popular at holiday times. Gingerbread can be cut into most any shape you can imagine. Some shapes ...

How to Make Christmas Cookies

Rolled Sugar Cookies | Storing Cookies | Cookie Tips There are so many delicious sweets that we can enjoy at Christmas time that it is hard to decide what we should make. ...