Whenever the holidays arrive and I want to bake something nostalgic, simple, and incredibly delicious, I reach for Mom’s Spritz Cookies. These classic butter cookies are shaped with a cookie press into adorable trees, wreaths, and stars. They’re crisp, lightly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and decorated with colorful sprinkles just like Mom used to make.
Quick Facts
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cooking Time: 8–10 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
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Serving Size: About 40 cookies
Why You’ll Love Mom’s Spritz Cookies
Spritz cookies are traditional, timeless, and always a holiday favorite. They require just a few ingredients, bake quickly, and hold their shape beautifully. They’re also perfect for gifting, cookie exchanges, or filling holiday tins. Best of all, they carry that warm, comforting flavor that brings back childhood memories with every bite.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Holiday sprinkles for decorating
How I Make My Mom’s Spritz Cookies
Step 1: Make the Dough
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg and vanilla (or almond) extract.
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Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
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Do not refrigerate — the dough needs to stay soft to press easily.
Step 2: Shape the Cookies
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Fill the cookie press with dough.
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Press shapes onto an ungreased baking sheet (very important for sticking!).
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Sprinkle with colored sugar or festive sprinkles.
Step 3: Bake
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden.
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Cool on a rack and enjoy!
Crisp, buttery, and beautiful — the perfect holiday cookie.
Serving Suggestions
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Add to Christmas cookie trays or gift boxes.
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Serve with hot cocoa, milk, tea, or coffee.
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Pair with ice cream for a fun twist.
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Use as edible decorations for holiday parties.
Tips for Customization
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Almond flavor: Replace vanilla with almond extract for a classic spritz taste.
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Colored dough: Add food coloring to make red, green, or pastel cookies.
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Spiced version: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
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Chocolate drizzle: Add melted chocolate on top after baking.
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Gluten-free: Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend.
Nutritional Info (Approx. per cookie)
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Calories: 55–70
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Carbs: 6–8g
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Fat: 3–4g
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Protein: <1g
FAQs
1. Why won’t the dough stick to the baking sheet?
Spritz dough sticks best to unlined and ungreased metal baking sheets.
2. Can I chill the dough?
No — cold dough won’t work in a cookie press. Keep it soft.
3. Can I freeze the cookies?
Yes! Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
4. Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes, but let it return fully to room temperature before pressing.
Final Bite
Mom’s Spritz Cookies are simple, festive, and full of buttery holiday joy. They’re easy to make, always delicious, and perfect for creating family traditions in the kitchen. Bake a batch, decorate them with love, and share the magic of homemade cookies this season.
