Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies Recipe (2024)

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These Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies are tender, light, buttery, and totally delicious. Easy and quick to make; no cookie dough chilling required. These egg-free cookies will make a great dessert contribution to any holiday party. The recipe includes step-by-step photos and lots of tips.

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1.Why I Love These Eggless Cookies

2.Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies Ingredients

3.Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies Step-By-Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

6.Frequently Asked Questions

7.More Egg-Free Cookie Recipes You’ll Love!

8.Recipe Card 📖

Why I Love These Eggless Cookies

I have a special treat for you today, my friends! These Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies are buttery, delicious, and totally irresistible. A must-have treat for this holiday season. I couldn’t wait to share these festive Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies with you!

Spritz cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies, but when I was planning my holiday baking list just a few weeks ago, I realized that I hadn’t made Spritz cookies myself. What? I needed it to put an end to that situation. So here you go… Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies!!

My kids were so happy seeing these cookies cooling on the counter the other day!

They are so festive, cute, and delicious that one or two won’t be enough. Good thing that these cookies are so easy and quick to make that you can make 50-100 cookies in a flash.They hardly spread, so you can fit a bunch onto your baking sheets. Perfect for sharing with friends, family members, neighbors, or coworkers.

So get your cookie press ready!

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Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies Ingredients

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

  • Unsalted butter – I prefer to use unsalted butter, but if you only have salted butter handy, you can use it. In this case, skip the salt called in the recipe.
  • Cream cheese – Make sure you use the full-fat version that comes in blocks.
  • Sugar – Regular white granulated sugar o caster sugar. I do not recommend reducing the amount of sugar or changing the type of sugar, as it will change the texture of the cookies.
  • Salt – I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
  • Vanilla extract – For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, tryhomemade vanilla extract! If you are looking for non-alcoholic vanilla flavoring, I recommend Simply Organic Vanilla Flavoring.
  • Flour – Standard all-purpose flour works best here; skip the cake flour, bread flour, and wheat flour. Make sure to measure accurately; a kitchen scale is the best way to measure your ingredients, in my opinion.
  • Cornstarch – You can substitute for potato starch 1:1.
  • Gel food coloring – I recommend using gel or paste food colors since they are highly concentrated, and you’ll end up using less. This is the food coloring I use.
  • Sprinkles colored sugar or chocolate jimmies to garnish (optional)

Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies Step-By-Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

Step 1 – Make And Color Your Cookie Dough

Make the cookie dough. You’ll cream the butter and sugar together, then add the cream cheese and the extract. Finally, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.

Color your cookie dough. If you want to use a few colors, divide your dough into parts and color it. I recommendgel food coloring. Gel icing color allows you to add a small amount to achieve bright color.

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Step 2 – Place The Cookie Dough into The Cookies Press

Add the dough to the cookie press. This is one of my favorite cookie presses.

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Step 3 – Decorate Your Spritz Cookies!

To decorate the cookies, the possibilities are endless. I used a variety of sprinkles and chocolate jimmies. But you could also add a chocolate drizzle after baking them.

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Step 4 – Bake

Bake just until beginning to turn golden around the edges.

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Recipe Tips & Tricks

Cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until very pale and fluffy. This will make your cookies light and tender.

Do not overmix the dough, or cookies could come out tough. After adding the flour mixture until just combined and then use your hands to bring the dough together.

Do not grease or line with parchment paper the baking sheets or the cookie dough won’t stick.

Using the cookie press can be a little tricky. You might need to press twice for the cookie to form and stick to the baking sheet.

They hardly spread, so you can fit a bunch onto your baking sheets.

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Storing & Freezing Instructions

Store:Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Freeze:You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. To use frozen dough, allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring it to room temperature before continuing with step 4. Baked cookies freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.

Make-Ahead:You can refrigerate the cookie dough for up to 4 days before pressing the dough through the cookie press. If the cookie dough is too firm to press, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are spritz cookies?

Spritz cookies are pretty much sugar cookies that are shaped with a cookie press. They’re buttery and sweet and hold their shape when baked when using the right recipe.

What is a cookie press?

A cookie press is a kitchen tool used to press cookies, such as a spritz. It consists of a cylinder with a plunger on one end, which is used to force out cookie dough through the metal plate at the other end to create beautifully shaped cookies.

Can I make Spritz cookies without a cookie press?

Yes!! Instead, place the dough in a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch (13 mm) open star tip.

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Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies

Oriana Romero

These Easy Eggless Spritz Cookies are tender, light, buttery, and totally delicious. Easy and quick to make; no cookie dough chilling required. These egg-free cookies will make a great dessert contribution to any holiday party.

4.14 from 81 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings 50 cookies

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (172 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 oz (146 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or ¼ teaspoon almond extract if you prefer)
  • 2 ½ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) cornstarch
  • Gel food coloring optional
  • Sprinkles colored sugar or chocolate jimmies to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º F (200º C).

  • In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer butter, cream cheese, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, for about 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract (or any other flavoring that you like). Add the flour and cornstarch and stir together until just barely combined. If needed, use your hand to bring the dough together.

  • If you want to tint part of the cookies dough this is the time to do it. Divide the dough, add 1-2 drop of gel food coloring; stir until well combined.

  • Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. You will need to hold the cookie press perpendicular to the baking sheet and press out the cookies. NOTE: you might need to press twice for the cookie to form and stick to the baking sheet.

  • Sprinkle with sprinkles, colored sugar, or chocolate jimmies to garnish, if desired.

  • Bake until set, 10 minutes, or until very lightly browned on the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Oriana’s Notes

MAKE-AHEAD:You can refrigerate the cookie dough for up to 4 days before pressing the dough through the cookie press. If the cookie dough is too firm to press let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften.

STORE: Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

FREEZE:You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. To use frozen dough, allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before continuing with step 4. Baked cookies freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.

WHAT IS A COOKIE PRESS?

A cookie press is a kitchen tool used to press cookies, such as a spritz. It consists of a cylinder with a plunger on one end, which is used to force out cookie dough through the metal plate at the other end to create beautifully shaped cookies.

CAN I MAKE SPRITZ COOKIES WITHOUT A COOKIE PRESS?

Yes!! Instead, place the dough in a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch (13 mm) open star tip.

TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE EGGLESS SPRITZ COOKIES

  • Cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until very pale and fluffy. This will make your cookies light and tender.
  • Do not overmix the dough, or cookies could come out tough. After adding the flour mixture until just combined and then use your hands to bring the dough together.
  • Do not grease or line with parchment paper the baking sheets, or the cookie dough won’t stick.
  • Using the cookie press can be a little tricky. You might need to press twice for the cookie to form and stick to the baking sheet.
  • They hardly spread, so you can fit a bunch onto your baking sheets.
  • Bake just until beginning to turn golden around the edges.

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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 11mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 125IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Calories 66

Keyword cookies eggfree Eggless Spritz

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FAQs

What is the difference between a Spritz cookie and a butter cookie? ›

These cookies are nearly identical, except for one ingredient: egg.

Why won t my spritz cookies come out? ›

Too cold and it won't release, too warm and your cookies may lose their shape. If you find the dough has gotten too warm, put it in the fridge for a couple minutes until it's at the right consistency. Once your dough is ready, simply roll it into a log shape.

Why are my spritz cookies tough? ›

Even more important than creaming is the way in which you incorporate the flour. Simply adding the flour to the stand mixer and beating it in runs the risk of overdeveloping gluten and giving you a tough or dense cookie (not what you want after all that work with the creaming).

Should spritz cookie dough be sticky? ›

*Perfect spritz dough has a soft malleable texture that is not too sticky or stiff. Creamed butter and sugar is the foundation of great spritz cookies.

Why do my spritz cookies spread in the oven? ›

Too much sugar, too much butter, or too little flour can all contribute to cookies that are on the run. (In the case of cookies that spread no matter how careful you are preparing the dough and/or the baking sheets, I'd probably turn to another recipe.)

Why do my spritz cookies taste like flour? ›

Improper flour measurement is the #1 cause of your cookie dough being too dry or the cookies tasting like flour.

What ethnicity are spritz cookies? ›

Spritzgebäck (German: [ˈʃpʁɪt͡sɡəˌbɛk]), spritz cookie in the United States, is a type biscuit or cookie of German and Alsatian-Mosellan origin made of a rich shortcrust pastry. When made correctly, the cookies are crisp, fragile, somewhat dry, and buttery.

When making spritz cookies do you decorate before or after baking? ›

If you decide to use icing make sure the cookies are cooled completely before decorating them and don't add any sprinkles before baking. This spritz cookies recipe bakes quickly so keep an eye on them, you don't want them to brown they should just be starting to turn ever so slightly golden at the edges.

Should spritz cookies be baked on parchment paper? ›

Don't use parchment paper or non-stick cookie sheets for spritz cookies. This dough needs something it can stick to a little in order to come off the press. The cookies have so much butter in them, I've never had a problem with them sticking to a regular cookie sheet when they bake.

Can you use store-bought cookie dough in a cookie press? ›

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To save time, buy premade cookie dough that comes in a log shape. Avoid using cookie dough that has big pieces like chocolate chips or nuts in it.

Why are my spritz cookies going flat? ›

(Plus, the best sheet pans are nonstick.) If you grease the pans unnecessarily, the dough will flatten too much as it bakes. Related, reusing baking sheets for multiple batches of cookies can be another cause of flat cookies. Residual grease left on the sheet from the previous batch can lead to too much spread.

How to fix crumbly spritz cookie dough? ›

If you overmix the dough, the cookies will be dry and crumbly. The best way to fix this is to add more liquid to the dough. This can be done by adding milk, water, or even melted butter. You may also need to add more flour to the dough if it is too wet.

Why are spritz cookies so good? ›

There is a particular density to the dough of spritz that other cookies don't have,” she says. “Very dense, very buttery.”

Should I use parchment paper for spritz cookies? ›

Don't use parchment paper or non-stick cookie sheets for spritz cookies. This dough needs something it can stick to a little in order to come off the press. The cookies have so much butter in them, I've never had a problem with them sticking to a regular cookie sheet when they bake.

How do you get decorations to stick to spritz cookies? ›

Decorating spritz cookies jimmies, sugars or nonpareils.

If you add sprinkles after baking the cookie dough your sprinkles will not stick to your cookies without using melted candy or icing. Oftentimes, shaped sprinkles will melt in the oven so sticking with jimmies, sugar and nonpareils are best.

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