almond spritz cookies
A vintage copper cookie press highlights the nostalgia of the classic almond spritz cookie.
Almond spritz Christmas trees have been my favorite cookie year after year during the holidays. Not only are they my favorite to eat, but they are so fun to decorate. Every year I would look forward to going into my Mommom’s baking pantry to pick out the best assortment of sprinkles and cinnamon candies to decorate the perfect cookies. These cookies are ideal for little bakers as they take little coordination or skill to make colorful works of delicious art. Not too sweet and perfectly crisp, these addictive little cookies are sure to be a favorite in your home too!
ALMOND SPRITZ COOKIES
Yields: approximately 4 dozen cookies
INGREDIENTS
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Green food coloring
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cream together shortening and egg. Gradually mix in the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder until well combined.
- Add almond extract and mix well. Add food coloring to desired color.
- Put through the cookie press onto cookie sheets. Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar and top with a cinnamon candy.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 -12 minutes or until very light brown and set.
GADGETS
OXO Good Grips Cookie Press or Mirro Copper Cookie Press (pictured)
Any idea why they dryer then when my grandmother used to make these years ago. First try at them and I just feel they are a little to dry or has it just been that long since I have had them?
I am looking to purchase my first cookie press and am looking at the OXO Cookies Press. I was wondering if this is the press you use and if you feel like it is a decent one. I’ve seen mixed reviews on it. Thanks!
Hi Sarah! I had used the above copper press since I could walk, but it is cumbersome to clean and your hands get super tired from using it. I purchased the OXO (bought, not received) in September and have made over a dozen batches since. I. Love. It. So easy to clean and use. My mom just got one and loves it too (and she used to hate making spritz cookies). Each dough is different (as is the climate on the day it is baked) so the only trick I noticed was some take a full press and some take one and a half. Once you get the hang of it it’s a breeze. OXO also has a lifetime warranty, don’t love it or it breaks? Tell them, they’ll make it right.
Thanks for the info! I decided to go with it and asked for it for Christmas (from family).
Just re-read this thread and cannot tell you how excited I am that you finally got your cookie press! :) Happy baking this year!