German Spritz Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

German Spritz Cookies! These vegetarian treats are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delights, perfect for Christmas gatherings. With a classic German recipe, these cookies are made with simple ingredients, but their charming shapes and colorful decorations make them a standout. Please note, this recipe contains dairy, eggs, and gluten.

These cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed with coffee or as a sweet addition to dessert platters. Packed with flavor, they offer a delightful crunch and a soft center.

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Overview

Spritz Cookies are a traditional holiday treat, known for their buttery flavor and delicate texture. These cookies are pressed into festive shapes and often decorated with colored sugars, making them a favorite for Christmas celebrations.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

German

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup butter, softened
• 3 Egg yolks
• 2.5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.67 Cup white sugar
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, white sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring by hand until a dough forms.
4. Fill a cookie press with the dough and press the cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Optionally, sprinkle the cookies with colored sugars for decoration.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Enjoy these festive and delicious cookies with your loved ones this holiday season!