Make Christmas Spritz Cookies the easy way using a cookie press and design discs from Wilton. Then decorate your snowmen, candy canes, reindeer, holly leaves, snowflakes, and more using Wilton Candy Melts.
This post is sponsored by Wilton, and I am so excited to show you how their modern tools make this holiday tradition a breeze.
Make Christmas Spritz Cookies the Easy Way!
Do you remember struggling to make spritz cookies using an old-fashioned cookie press? I sure do. The first time I made these iconic Christmas treats, I spent hours trying to get the dough out of the tube, only to end up with a sticky mess.
Thankfully, those days are over.
The Secret to Perfect Shapes: Wilton Preferred Press
The Wilton's Preferred Press Cookie Press is a total game-changer. It allows you to bake batch after batch of beautiful cookies with zero frustration. Here is why I love it:
- Ergonomic Design: The hour-glass barrel fits comfortably in your hand, and the soft-grip lever is easy to squeeze.
- Total Control: The non-slip base grips the cookie sheet so your shapes stay precise.
- Variety: It comes with 12 classic discs (from snowmen to sunbursts).
- Expansion Packs: You can also get the Wilton Holiday Disc Set to create candy canes, reindeer, snowflakes, and the "Joy" design.
Elevate Your Cookies with Candy Melts
Why serve plain spritz cookies when you can make them spectacular? I used Wilton Candy Melts (Red, Green, Light Cocoa, and White) to bring these designs to life.
Pro Tip: Use the Wilton Melting Pot with the dual insert to keep two colors melted and ready to go at the same time!
I had so much fun adding these finishing touches:
- Snowmen: Drawn with Wilton FoodWriter® Edible Markers.
- Snowflakes: Dipped in white candy and dusted with Blue Cake Sparkles.
- Christmas Trees: Decorated with Holiday Nonpareils.
- Candy Canes: Sprinkled with crushed peppermint for extra crunch.
Aren't they festive?
Which cookie design do you like the best?
Supplies
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Recipe and Video
- Cookies:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon almond extract or peppermint extract
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Stir together the flour and baking powder.
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Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add egg, milk, vanilla, and almond or peppermint extract and beat until combined.
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Add the flour mixture and mix just until blended.
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Fill the cookie press with dough and press cookies out onto a cookie sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until the bottoms of the cookies turn light golden brown.
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Remove and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
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Decorate with candy melts, sprinkles, and crushed candy canes.
Recipe Video
Do NOT grease your cookie sheets, and do not use parchment paper. I used Wilton's non-stick cookie sheets, and the cookies baked perfectly and came off the pan with ease.
Do not chill your dough.
I like to weigh out my flour for the best results. One cup of flour equals 4.25 ounces, so you'd need 14.875 ounces of flour for this recipe. If you don't have a scale, spoon the flour into your measuring cups, then level it off using a knife or metal spatula.
If you dip or drizzle your cookies with Candy Melts, pop them in the freezer for 2-3 minutes until the candy hardens. Your cookies will be bright and shiny if you do that. Air drying the Candy Melts can make them look dull and streaky.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. They will look almost exactly as they did going in the oven on top, but will be lightly golden brown on the bottom. If you have hot spots in your oven, be sure to rotate your pan halfway through.
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Kelly says
these are positively darling. I do have a question though, after buying this press I can't seem to get the cookies to release without two clicks which distorts the cookies. How did you get this to release with one click? When I look at it after one click it isn't even close to hitting the cookie sheet. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
Beth says
Here are a few tips that help when using the cookie press.
Be sure to press the cookies out onto a non-stick baking pan.
Do not spray or grease the pan and do not line it with parchment paper.
Hold the press upright, set the base on the cookie sheet, and press, then release.
I have to say that while many of the cookies came out beautifully with one press not every cookie came out looking exactly as I would have liked. Some of the discs allow more dough to be released so they need more dough pressed through the opening. If one click isn't enough try to do one and a half. Like you mentioned two is usually too much. You can stop the handle half way through the cycle and if you are holding the press down on the cookie sheet, when you lift up, the cookie should release.
I hope this helps.
cakespy says
Spritz cookies are always cute and wonderful but these are ahead of the pack! As always you've delivered a totally coo-worthy creation. Thank you for being you!
Beth says
Thank you so much for those kind words. I love the new Christmas discs and the cookies they make. 🙂
Graceann Z says
What is the oven temp for the spritz cookies?
Beth says
Oh, so sorry I missed that in the recipe. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Partiologist says
You know I love to make cookies and now I want to make MORE cookies using the Wilton Holiday disc set, so fun and festive!
Beth says
You'll love the new Christmas Spritz Cookie Disc Set. The designs are so much fun!
Karen @ Sugartown Sweets says
I SO love these cookies and that you decorated them with melts!! I saw these over at Wilton and thought they were fabulous! They are all adorable, but that reindeer is melting my heart! Really awesome creations, Beth! 🙂
Beth says
I know what you mean about the reindeer. Before we decorated it, I wasn't sure how I like it, but once it had the red nose it just looked so adorable. I'm so glad you like them!