Quick Mix Spritz Cookies Recipes

QUICK MIX SPRITZ COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together in a bowl.
• With a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles pie crust or biscuit mix (very fine lumps).
• Crack an egg into a glass, liquid measuring cup. A large egg will measure 1/4 cup. If it doesn't, add water to reach the 1/4 cup line.
• Add the egg, water (if needed) and the vanilla to the flour mixture and beat the mixture well.
• Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets (aluminum preferred for best heat distribution).
• Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are just set or very slightly browned. Check cookies at the 10 minute mark and bake 1-2 minutes longer, if needed.
• Remove immediately to cooling racks.

BEST SPRITZ COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, mixing for about 15 seconds after each yolk. Add cream cheese and mix until well combined. Mix in nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt; beat until completely mixed. Add flour and stir just until incorporated.
• Fill a cookie press with dough and press out cookies, using your favorite shape, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.