Spritzgeback (Spritz Cookies)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Delightful Spritzgeback recipe for your afternoon snack

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

109

Sugar

Fat

Spritzgeback, also known as Spritz Cookies, is a traditional German cookie that is popular during Christmas and other festive occasions. These cookies are sweet with a soft texture that melts in your mouth. They are made with butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and almonds or lemon extract. Spritzgeback dough is piped onto cookie sheets using a pastry bag with a star tip, creating a variety of cookie shapes. These cookies are perfect with afternoon tea or coffee, and their festive shapes make them a popular holiday gift.

Instructions

1.	Cream the butter and confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
2.	Add the egg, egg yolk, and almond or lemon extract. Beat well.
3.	In another bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixer until well combined.
4.	Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe onto baking sheets.
5.	Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes.

PROS

Spritzgeback cookies are simple to make, require only a few ingredients, and are buttery with a soft texture inside.
They’re perfect for any occasion, from a sweet snack to a holiday gift.

CONS

While these cookies are tasty, they are also high in calories and fat.
Therefore, moderation is the keyword to prevent any added fat gain.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these Spritzgeback cookies are not a health food, the almonds or lemon extract in them may have various health benefits. Almonds, a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein, have been shown to reduce blood sugar levels and LDL cholesterol levels.
Lemon extract contains vitamin C, which has numerous benefits for your overall health. Vitamin C plays a vital role in the growth and repair of tissues in your body, as well as supporting immune function.

	1 cup butter , No Margarine
	2/3 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 large egg
	1 large egg yolk
	1 teaspoon almonds or 1 teaspoon lemon extract
	2 1/4 cups flour , Unbleached , Unsifted
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder