Spritz Cookies Recipe

4.64 from 11 votes

This spritz cookies recipe combines buttery goodness with warm gingerbread spices, making it the perfect holiday treat. Easy to shape with a cookie press, these festive cookies will bring charm and color to your Christmas celebrations!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time26

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Scandinavian

Servings: cookies

Author: Eden

Cost: $15

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses, and continue to beat on high.
Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
With the mixer on low add in the flour, spices, and salt.
Beat for one minute.
If you’re making different colors, divide the dough and place it in different bowls.
Add a few drops of coloring to each bowl and stir with a spoon until combined.
Next, add the dough into the cookie press and follow the directions listed on the cookie press directions.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and then press the cookies on the lined baking sheet 2″ apart.
Bake in a 375-degree oven for 6 minutes.
Let them cool and then devour!

Notes

The gingerbread spice is optional in this recipe. I love the flavor it gives, but you don't have to use it!

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