If you're looking for a classic Christmas cookie that's bound to please, look no further than spritz cookies. These Old Fashioned Italian Cookies are made with a cookie press, resulting in thin, delicate cookies that are perfect for dunking in your coffee or tea.
There are many different variations of the spritz cookie recipe, but all of them involve pressing the dough through a cookie press to create unique shapes and designs.
Don't forget to decorate them! That's the fun part and how you make them unique.
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There's nothing quite like the smell of homemade cookies baking in the oven. And one of our favorites is the old-fashioned Italian cookie, made with a cookie press.
This classic cookie has a rich history, dating back to the 16th century when they were first introduced in Italy.
There are all sorts of variations on the spritz cookie recipe, so you can tailor them to your own taste. You can add different flavors like almond, peppermint or vanilla extract, or even mix in some chocolate chips or nuts.
No matter how you make them, spritz cookies are always a crowd pleaser. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Christmas cookie, be sure to give my Old Fashioned Italian Cookies a try!
This recipe was inspired by mom's Italian Christmas Cookies and Italian Christmas Tree Cookies.
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Looking for more Easy Desserts and Christmas Cookies? Try my Chocolate Christmas Cookies, Reindeer Desserts or my Christmas Refrigerator Cookies.
💭How do I make Italian cookies?
Making Italian cookies is a fun and easy way to show your culinary skills to your friends and family. There are many different types of Italian cookies, but spritz cookies are one of the most popular.
Spritz cookies are delicate and buttery, with a slightly crisp crust and a soft, chewy interior. They are named for the way they are made - by pressing the dough through a cookie press.
Making spritz cookies is really easy - all you need is a mixer to cream together the butter and sugar, then add in the eggs and flour. You can either use a cookie press to form the cookies, or you can use a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle.
💭Tips for making the perfect spritz cookie every time
A cookie press is a handy kitchen tool that can help you create beautiful spritz cookies in no time. Here are some tips for using it:
- Make sure your dough is stiff enough to hold its shape when you pipe it from the cookie press. If it's too soft, add more flour until it reaches the desired consistency.
- If your dough is too thick, add a little bit of water until it's easy to pipe.
- Use a light touch when pressing the dough through the cookie press - too much pressure will make the cookies tough.
- Make sure the cookies are well-separated on the baking sheet, or they'll fuse together in the oven.
- Watch the cookies closely as they bake. Because they are delicate cookies, they will bake fast.
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📋Main Ingredients Needed
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🔪Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the powdered sugar.
- Add the egg and almond extract.
- Combine the salt with the flour in another bowl. Then slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
Step 2 | Press Out the Cookies
- Form the dough into a log and then place some of the dough into a cookie press; a little at a time.
- Following the directions of your cookie press, press out the cookie forms directly onto the cookie sheet. Do not use any parchment paper or any non-stick baking spray on top of the baking sheet.
- Decorate the cookies with either sprinkles or cherries.
- Chill the cookies for 30 minutes before baking.
Step 3 | Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies should be light colored and slightly brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to completely cool.
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💭Recipe Variations
- Instead of using almond extract, you can add different flavoring like peppermint or vanilla extract.
- You could even mix in mini chocolate chips or finely crushed nuts.
- How about drizzling a powdered sugar glaze on top of the cookies?
💭Storage Tips
Follow these tips to ensure your cookies stay fresh and delicious all season long:
- First, make sure your cookies are completely cool before you put them in an airtight container. If they're still warm, the moisture will make them soft and they'll spoil faster.
- Store your cookies in a cool, dry place. The fridge is usually too cold and the attic is usually too hot. A pantry or cabinet is the best place to keep them.
- If you have a lot of cookies, consider using more than one container. This will help them stay fresh for longer.
💭Top Recipe Tip
- Watch the cookies closely as they bake. They will bake quickly because the dough is delicate.
My Favorite Baking Trays: 3-piece nonstick cookware set includes the small, medium, and large size. These are non-stick carbon steel bakeware set with red silicone handles.
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Old Fashioned Italian Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the powdered sugar.
- Add the egg and almond extract.
- Combine the salt with the flour in another bowl. Then slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
- Form the dough into a log and then place some of the dough into a cookie press; a little at a time.
- Following the directions of your cookie press, press out the cookie forms directly onto the cookie sheet. Do not use any parchment paper or any non-stick baking spray on top of the baking sheet.
- Decorated the cookies with either sprinkles or cherries.
- Chill the cookies for 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies should be light colored and slightly brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to completely cool.
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