Friday, December 16, 2016

How To Make Spritz Cookies — Baking Lessons from The Kitchn

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Spritz cookies, sometimes called butter spritz or pressed butter cookies, are pretty, petite cookies with a tender, crisp crumb and a rich butter flavor. Spritz originates from the German word Spritzen, which literally means “to squirt.” Although credit goes to the Germans for the invention of the cookie press, many other countries have shared in the holiday traditions of these cookies. Often, spritz cookie presses and recipes are passed down through generations. They are as simple to make as they are to eat, requiring only a few staple ingredients and a cookie press. Here’s how to make them.

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