Spritz Cookies

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

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 🎄

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Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

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.

x Hedge · ‎08-18-2016

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

shopperqvc · ‎03-10-2010

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.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

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

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CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

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.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

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.

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faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

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.

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CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

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.