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December 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Christmas Cookie Press Cookies

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Christmas Cookie Press Cookies are classic spritz, meaning the sugar cookie dough is spritzed or squirted through a cookie press in different designs. Nothing says Christmas like these cute and classic sugar cookies.

Classic spritz cookies or Christmas cookie press cookies

Have you ever made Christmas Cookie Press Cookies?

They remind me of my childhood and taste like shortbread with a hint of almond flavoring. My grandmother and my aunt made these when I was little and they were always one of my favorite holiday treats!

Classic spritz cookie press Christmas cookies

There are so many different patterns you can use in the cookie press to make so many different cookie shapes. I love making different colored dough to make my Christmas cookie tray look extra special and festive! They are also cute with a variety of sprinkles on top.

How to make spritz Christmas sugar cookies

I used a Wilton brand cookie press that I found on Ebay. I’ve also seen them in craft stores or the baking section at Walmart or Target.

Easy recipe for Christmas cookie press cookies

How to Make Christmas Cookie Press Cookies

Follow the easy recipe below to make the sugar cookie dough.

Divide dough and add food coloring, if desired.

Place a third of the cookie dough in cookie press. Add the cookie pattern of your choice and close the lid.

Hold the cookie press upright, directly over the ungreased cookie sheet. The cookie press should be touching the cookie sheet.

Squeeze cookie press to release dough into desired cookie shape. Repeat process. Add sprinkles.

Space out your cookies about 2 inches apart and bake as directed.

Who doesn't love Christmas spritz sugar cookies vintage recipe

Choose from 12 Cookie Design Disc Patterns

  1. Christmas Tree
  2. Wreath
  3. Snowman
  4. Pumpkin
  5. Turkey
  6. Dot Pattern
  7. Doily
  8. Pinwheel
  9. Heart
  10. Starburst
  11. Sunburst
  12. Biscuit

How to use a cookie press to make spritz cookies

Pictured above, cookies made with the Christmas Tree, Heart and Starburst cookie press disc patterns.

Christmas cookie press cookies

I hope you will try this vintage recipe for Christmas Cookie Press Cookies this holiday season. It’s a fun project to do with your kids. And who doesn’t love sugar cookies. Let me know if you make them and which pattern is your favorite.

Happy Baking and Merry Christmas!

Lise

xo

Tools for success

Kitchenaid Mixer

Wilton Preferred Press Cookie Press – 13 Piece

Half Sheet Pan – Cookie Pan

Americolor Food Coloring Gels – 12 Assorted Colors



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Classic Christmas Spritz cookies made with a cookie press
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Christmas Cookie Press Cookies

Also called classic spritz because the sugar cookie dough is spritzed or squirted through a mechanical cookie press in a variety of patterns such as a flower or heart.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Servings: 144 cookies
Calories: 40kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon food coloring gel (color of your choice, if desired)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and extracts. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until dough is smooth.
  • Divide dough and color, if desired. Fill barrel with dough and fit with desired discs. Press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet. Add sprinkles, if desired.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack and cool completely. Makes 5-6 dozen cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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