Thursday, September 22, 2011

Pumpkin Spritz Cookies

Hey everyone! The title of this post really should be A Quick Fix For Spritz Cookies That Won't Stick! I was excited to see a pumpkin recipe for spritz because Ma gave me a disc that makes pumpkin shaped cookies-thanks Ma! Well, try as I may... I couldn't get these cookies to stick to the cookie sheets.
So, on to Plan B...
If you can't get your dough to stick to the cookie sheets simply put an icing tip into a disposable icing bag and pipe the cookies onto the cookie sheet. Wa-La! Not what I had planned, but I have pumpkin cookies. I used Wilton star tip 21 for the pumpkin and writing tip 7 for the stem. I do suggest the sturdier icing bag instead of a Ziplock because this is a thicker dough.

I'm going to share the recipe, as it worked for some folks. Why didn't mine work out? Don't know, it's rainy, sometimes spritz cookies are finicky. I still love them though! As for this particular recipe, I think it needs a little more sugar. It's a nice seasonal, spiced cookie. One last note, I bake spritz on air sheets at 375, they took about 13 minutes.

Pumpkin Spritz Cookies
1 C butter, room temp
1/2 C sugar-I suggest more
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/3 C pumpkin
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 3/4 C A/P flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
Extra cinnamon and sugar for decoration.
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cream butter and sugar. Add spices, egg and vanilla, mix well.
  3. Add flour and baking powder, mix well. 
  4. Load press, press out cookies, sprinkle with sugar or decorations.
  5. Bake for 6-8 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, remove to rack.
Have a happy day:@)

Side Note: After over 25 years of service my trusty metal Mirro cookie press died. I never thought that would happen, I'm bummed. I did save the discs in case I could use them on other presses. If anyone knows of an old metal Mirro for cheap, please let me know.

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42 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Looking good my friend...at least you figured out a way so as not to be a flub-dub(like my whoopie pies).
    ~Jo

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  2. Sherri B.September 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I have never had luck with this type of cookie, yours look like they turned out just like you wanted, nice job! xo

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  3. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    They look very cute, not to mention delicious!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Lovely, fun looking cookies - they sound scrumptious too!
    mary

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  5. Kathy WalkerSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    They may have been a pain to make but they are adorable! I love the fall with all of its wonderful flavors.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    You make the cutest foods!

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  7. HollySeptember 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    They are pretty. Here's the thing, that last picture, go ahead look at it...you could totally make whipped sweet potatoes as a side dish with these and garnish with peas. That's kinda what I thought it looked like. Either way, it looks great. I don't like sweet potatoes and I do love cookies so I would try them.

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  8. Flavia GalassoSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Copy-paste..... thanks, hugs, Flavia

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  9. DebbieSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    My mom made spritz cookies all the time!!!
    These are adorable.

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  10. Susan FreemanSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    What cute cookies! My Mom loves to make spritz cookies ~ I'll have to show her your darling ones.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  11. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    You would never know these were a flub! Great job! I just got a cookie press at a garage sale for a buck. I will keep my eye out for another one.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    These pumpkin spritz are tasty looking! Nothing better than spritz cookies. Pat

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  13. MimiSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Those are so cute and spritz cookies are so tasty.
    You might find your cookie pres on e-bay.
    Mimi

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  14. From the KitchenSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Why, oh why are my favorite bloggers tempting me with cookies today? Oh well, I have enough will power to overcome my will power and feel the draw of a hot oven and a sweet treat. After all, one has to celebrate the first day of fall with something like this. Alas, I don't have a pumpkin plate!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  15. Barbara F.September 22, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I love spritz cookies and now with pumpkin, wow! I am going to try this in my cookie press (super shooter). xo,

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  16. LisaSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Adorable for any occasion. Right now I am having a cup of coffee and wish I had one in my hand!
    Lisa

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  17. A Kitchen WitchSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    How good do those look!?! Could you just move in and bake for me? ; 0

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  18. My Farmhouse KitchenSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    those are just darling..i LOVE christmas spritz...and have never seen the Fall ones...love it !!!

    i have trouble with spritz cookies...sticky dough...but i just love them...so old fashioned

    happy to stop by today...i ALWAYS love visiting you, my friend

    sending love,
    kary and teddy

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  19. LeslieSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    ohhh... I love these, I might make them this weekend. thanks for sharing. : )

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  20. Blondie's JournalSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Cute, cute, cute!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  21. AbbySeptember 22, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Good save! I think your cookies look better than if they came out of a press, too.

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  22. Johanna GehrleinSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    we have Spritz cookies for christmas. But its truly a nice idea to make them around the year. I have never seen pumpkin spritz cookies. Sounds really delicious for fall season and the shape is perfect.
    Thanks for sharing this inspiration.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  23. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Those are the cutest pumpkin cookies!

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  24. MichaeleSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Those are so perfect the look store-bought!

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  25. DebbieSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I think they look pretty cool your way!

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  26. Chatty CroneSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Great lookin' pumpkins! sandie

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  27. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I can't make them now because I still have chocolate chip cookie dough in the freezer but they are so darned cute! I haven't made spritz in so long I can' remember about the sticking thing.

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  28. JulieSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I've had that happen with Spritz before. I have my mother's cookie press it has to be close to 50 years old.

    These are so cute!!

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  29. KathleenSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    You weren't trying to do them on a sil pat were you? I know they don't stick to that.
    They look cute! I never nade a pumpkin spritz.
    I'll look for the press. No picks at CTS , Tues., I looked. Going again in Oct. I'll keep looking!

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  30. bjSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    O, I've heard before that these are a little hard to make. Since I am a DISASTER COOK, I better not even try them. I just am not a real cook..just a play-like, so I have to have EASY...
    xoxo bj

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  31. MamieSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    These are adorable!

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  32. SamanthaSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Yum! I'll definitely be making these!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I love love love these!!!!!!!!!!!! So creative!

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  34. The Single NesterSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    These look uh-amazing!

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  35. Chubby ChiequeSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for giving the recipe of this cookies.

    Good to treat my guests on Haloween.

    Happy TS,
    /chie

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  36. SusanSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    My grands will love these!

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  37. AmySeptember 24, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    These are adorable! So perfect for the season. :)

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  38. RettabugSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Gosh, they sure turned out CUTE, Lynn!
    The flavors sound delicious, too.

    I'll keep an eye out for a Mirro press for you. I have the Pampered Chef one & really love it.

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  39. BethSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Those are really cute, Lynn. I made a pumpkin torte today -not near as cute as your cookies, but very tasty!
    Hugs, Beth

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  40. LaSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    They look great! I have never had a spritz cookie. Can you believe that?

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  41. Miz HelenSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    These are the most adorable cookies! I will have to try this method. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great week!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  42. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Almost too cute to eat! Thanks for linking up!

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