topic Re: Spritz Cookies in Kitchen

Spritz Cookies

QVCkitty1 — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:13:48 GMT

I just got an OXO cookie press. I've never used one, and I wondered if you bakers have any tips. I have recipes, but they say use an ungreased cookie sheet, is this correct ? For some reason I just had to have this gadget, so any tips would be welcome. TIA 🎄

Re: Spritz Cookies

Nightowlz — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:20:09 GMT

It calls for not greasing the pan because that can cause the cookies to spread & go flat.

You can always use parchment paper if you think they might stick to your cookie sheets.

I remember my mom making those spritz butter cookies. They were melt in your mouth so good.

Re: Spritz Cookies

x Hedge — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:24:14 GMT

Thats right @Gerdane, the first few are experimental, just to develop your technique and timing.

Re: Spritz Cookies

shopperqvc — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:31:39 GMT

My Mother used to make spritz cookies. She experimented with different flavors and chocolate. The chocolate makes the dough more stiff, and the cookie is a bit harder.

Re: Spritz Cookies

QVCkitty1 — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:41:54 GMT

Thanks to you all, I knew this was the place to come for the lowdown ! 🎅

Re: Spritz Cookies

CelticCrafter — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:29:50 GMT

With all the butter in the recipe, there isn't a need to grease the cookie sheet.

They're my favorite cookie to make because they're the only ones I do well. I'm not a good cookie maker.

Re: Spritz Cookies

Kachina624 — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 04:55:22 GMT

I used to make lots of these cookies but haven't made them for more than a few years. I recall having trouble with the cookies not sticking to the cookie sheet, I'd lift the press and the cookie would come with the press. I think the dough may have gotten too warm and needed to be chilled.

Re: Spritz Cookies

faeriemoon — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:55:58 GMT

Spritz cookies were one of the first cookies I was allowed to make on my own when I was a kid. I remember not greasing the pan.

If I were to make them now I'd probably use parchment paper.

Re: Spritz Cookies

CLEM — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:13:51 GMT

About 10 years ago I made Spritz cookies from my old German recipe (that my mother and I used when in Germany) but didn't have a cookie press. I piped them out from a pastry bag. But since there are lots of ground nuts in the dough it was just very hard, but I managed. They have always been my favorite cookies and I miss them.

Hope you find it easier with the OXO press.