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    Home » Recipes » German Recipes

    The Best German Spritz Cookies

    Published: Dec 22, 2020 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · 2 Comments

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    If you ever thought spritz cookies are only enjoyed during the Christmas time you will be delighted that these melt in the mouth cookies are a staple at the famous German coffee hour.

    Spritzgebäck

    The recipe featured in this blog is very versatile and you can make a large variety of different cookies. They are delicious as is but you also can fill them with almond or walnut butter, jam, hazelnut spread or nougat.

    German Spritz Cookies

    How are spritz cookies called in German?

    Spritz cookies are called "Spritzgebäck" in German.

    How to pronounce "Spritzgebäck" in German?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Spritzgebäck".

    Click play button to learn how to say Spritzgebäck in German

    Spritz Cookie Variations From The Recipe Below

    With this recipe you can make an amazing variety of cookies and nobody will notice that they are made from just one dough.

    Piping different shapes make them look unique and the decorations add an additional layer of variety. Get inspired by some of the shapes shown in the photos like circles, rosettes, crescents, sticks or the German classic shape "S".

    Plain

    In the case of spritz cookies plain is a classic, traditional way. It is easy to make, perfect to store and the buttery taste is not in competition with other flavors like jam or chocolate.

    Chocolate Dipped

    If you want your cookies to look a bit more elegant, then dip the ends or one half of the cookie into chocolate. Use either dark, milk or white chocolate. Caramel dipping or colored frosting are a great touch too.

    Sprinkle the dipped end of the cookies with glitter, sprinkles, coconut flakes or ground nuts to make the cookies even a little bit more special. Make sure to add the toppings while the chocolate or frosting is still wet.

    Filled

    Filling your cookies with jam, nougat or hazelnut spread brings an even more luxurious twist to these buttery treats. Either "glue" two of the cookies together with your choice of filling or pipe some in the middle of an rosette.

    Authentic German Spritz Cookies Recipe

    Make sure to look at the tips above on how to make an amazing variety of the spritz cookies.

    Spritz Cookies

    German Spritz Cookies

    Angela Schofield
    Spritz cookies are not only one of the most classic and traditional Christmas cookies in Germany, you can find them as a little treat with a cup of coffee all year long. This recipe will help you create spritz cookies like the ones that you would find in fine German confectionar shops. These melt in the mouth spritz cookies are easy to make and you can make several variations of them with this one recipe.
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine German
    Servings 100
    Calories 95 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 ⅔ sticks butter soft
    • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 2 tsp. vanilla powder or 2 tsp. extract
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 3 egg whites large, room temperature
    • 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour

    Instructions
     

    • Make sure to place butter out of the fridge ahead of time so it will be soft and smooth.
      Allow the eggs to come to room temperature outside of the fridge.
    • Whisk soft butter until soft and creamy.
    • Sift powdered sugar and add with vanilla powder or extract to the bowl. Cream together until
      well combined.
    • Separate the eggs and whisk the egg whites lightly.
    • Add the egg whites and a pinch of salt to the bowl and mix well.
    • Sift the flour and add, one spoonful at a time, to the bowl. Mix until everything is well
      combined.
    • Fill into a piping bag with a large star tip or every other tip you prefer.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Pipe rosettes, the character “S” or other shapes of your liking.
    • Bake in pre-heated oven on 340°F for about 12-15 min.  
    • Allow to cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.
    • You can enjoy the cookies as is or decorate them with melted chocolate, sprinkles or fill
      them with jam.

    Notes

    This dough is soft and made for the usage in a piping bag not for a cookie press.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1PortionCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSugar: 3g
    Keyword christmas cookies, cookies, german cookies, spritz cookies
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    How to Store Spritz Cookies?

    Store in an airtight container or tin. The cookies will keep several weeks but they probably will not need to as you will eat them faster.

    German Cookies

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    1. Lee G. says

      December 07, 2022 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      thank goodness my German grandma NEVER put chocolate on her spritz cookies!!!

      Reply
      • Angela Schofield says

        December 07, 2022 at 11:59 am

        That´s the beauty of the recipe; everyone can decorate the cookies to their personal taste or just enjoy them plain.

        Reply

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