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German Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebåck) Recipe
German Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck) are delicate buttery cookies piped into shapes using a pastry bag or cookie press. The dough combines butter, sugar, flour, cream, egg, and vanilla extract for a tender crumb with a mild vanilla flavor. The cookies bake quickly to light golden edges and hold detailed shapes, ideal for festive occasions or teatime.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
30
cookies
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, 8 oz/225 g
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar 5 oz/142 g
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 10 oz / 284 g
Notes
- Add coloring or sprinkles before baking to vary appearance.
- Pipe cookies with a star nozzle or use a cookie press for traditional shapes.
- Chill dough if it becomes too soft for piping.
- Vanilla bean scrapings can enhance flavor when mixed with butter and sugar.
- Dough can be shaped by hand if no piping tools are available.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them crisp for up to two days.