Italian Spritz Cookies
Prep time: 20 min Bake time: 18 min
These buttery cookies made from a rich dough that is piped into decorative shapes before baking. These cookies are especially cherished particularly during festive seasons such as Christmas, weddings, and family gatherings.
Buttery and Tender
Italian Spritz cookies are known for their delicate crumb that melts in your mouth.
Decorative Shapes
Using a piping bag or a cookie press, you can easily create intricate designs making them visually appealing.
Simple ingredients
These cookies require only a handful of pantry staples, making them easy to prepare.
Perfect for gifting
Their elegant appearance makes them ideal for holiday cookie boxes or thoughtful homemade gifts.
They pair wonderfully with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and can be flavored or decorated in numerous ways.
Flavor Variations
Italian Spritz cookies are wonderfully versatile. Here are some delicious variations:
- Chocolate-Dipped: Dip half of each cookie in melted dark or white chocolate.
- Citrus Zest: Add lemon or orange zest for a refreshing twist.
- Almond Spritz: Use almond extract for a classic flavor.
- Pistachio: Incorporate finely ground pistachios for added texture and color.
- Sandwich Cookies: Fill with jam, Nutella, or chocolate ganache.
- Holiday-Themed: Decorate with colored sprinkles or candied cherries for festive occasions.
COOKIE RECIPE:
25 g almond flour / (1/4 cup)
50 g powdered sugar / (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp)
100 g butter room temp / (7 tablespoons)
1 egg white
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
140 g flour / (1 cup + 2 tbsp)
Mix almond flour, powdered sugar and softened butter.
Add egg white, vanilla ,salt and mix until combined.
Add the flour and mix with a spatula.Don't overmix.
Put the dough into a piping bag with a star tip.
Pipe out cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in shapes you prefer.
Bake the cookies at 160 °C / 320°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
Cool down the cookies. If you prefer you can sandwich the cookies with a fruit jam filling or dip in chocolate.
