Spritz Cookie

Spritz cookies are a soft batter made with eggs and flour that are garnished with fruit preserves or sanding sugar. Variations including additions of cocoa, spices including cardamom and cinnamon, or citrus zest.

Step 1

• Combine the butter, sugar, and salt in mixing bowl fitted with a paddle and cream for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is very light and fluffy

• Add the egg mixing for 1-2 minutes

• Add the vanilla extract

Step 2

• With a rubber spatula gently fold the flour into the batter in three stages just until mixed

• Avoid over working the dough which activates the gluten

• Place the batter in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip

Step 3

• Line a sheet pan with parchment or a silicon baking mat

• Pipe the batter into rosettes or fingers

• Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges brown

• Cool before storing in an airtight container