German Spritz Cookies

Method12 steps · about 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Bring the butter (6 2/3 sticks) and egg whites (3) to room temperature so the butter is soft and smooth.

   Uses 6 2/3 sticks butter (soft) · 3 egg whites (large, room temperature)

2. 2

   Step 2: Whisk soft butter until soft and creamy.

   Uses softened butter only

3. 3

   Step 3: Sift the powdered sugar (2 ½ cups) into the creamed butter, add vanilla powder or extract and cream until well combined.

   Uses 2 ½ cups powdered sugar · 2 tsp. vanilla powder or 2 tsp. extract

4. 4

   Step 4: Whisk the 3 room-temperature egg whites lightly.

   Uses the 3 egg whites

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the egg whites and a pinch of salt to the bowl and mix well.

   Uses lightly whisked egg whites · 1 pinch of salt

6. 6

   Step 6: Sift the flour (6 1/2 cups) and add it a spoonful at a time, mixing until well combined.

   Uses 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

7. 7

   Step 7: Fill into a piping bag with a large star tip or every other tip you prefer.

   Uses spritz cookie dough

8. 8

   Step 8: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

9. 9

   Step 9: Pipe rosettes, the character “S” or other shapes of your liking.

   Uses dough in piping bag

10. 10

    Step 10: Bake in pre-heated oven on 340°F for about 12-15 min.

    Bake cookies · 15 minUses piped spritz cookies

11. 11

    Step 11: Allow to cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.

    Uses baked spritz cookies

12. 12

    Step 12: Enjoy plain, or optionally decorate with melted chocolate or sprinkles, or fill with jam.

    Uses cooled cookies · Chocolate (optional decoration) · Sprinkles (optional decoration) · Jam (optional decoration)