German Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck)

Viviana Velasquez
Nothing is better that receiving sweet treats during the holidays! Spritzgebâck cookies are a traditional German Christmas dessert famous for their buttery flavor and soft texture that everyone loves. The perfect gift for a pastry connoisseur, these homemade Spritzgebâck cookies are also great for sharing a sweet treat with your friends and family this holiday season.
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Ingredients
45
Portions
  • 380 grams butter, softened
  • 250 grams icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 500 grams sifted flour
  • 125 grams almonds, or pecans
  • 100 grams bittersweet chocolate, or milk chocolate
Preparation
45 mins
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Easy
  • Preheat oven to 356 ºF.
  • Line 2 or 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine butter and beat until soft. Add sugar, vanilla essence, and salt. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Add 2/3 of flour little by little while mixing.
  • Add remaining flour and almonds. Mix until a smooth dough is formed. Transfer dough to a piping bag and form 2.9-inch-long pieces or the shape of your choice (heart, circle, etc.) on baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown and transfer to a rack. Melt chocolate in a water bath. Dip German Spritz Cookies in chocolate and cover half of it. Transfer to a rack and let dry.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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