Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Gingerbread Spritz

Like spiced cookies? Here's a fun one to add to the tray, Gingerbread Spritz! I usually save my spicy spritz for the animal shaped cookies, Scottie or camel. This year I used a flower shape, I decided a simple cinnamon candy would add a pop of color and a little bite of flavor. They turned out pretty!

Gingerbread Spritz-from Wilton
2/3 C brown sugar-I added 2 extra Tblsp
1 egg
1 C butter, softened
3 C A/P flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
  1. Cream sugar, egg and butter.
  2. Add the rest and mix well.
  3. Fill press and press cookies onto ungreased, not non-stick cookie sheets. 
  4. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until done.
  5. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes then remove to a cooling rack.
My tip: If you replace a spritz cookie maker always keep your plates. I was bummed when my Mirro broke but thankfully I saved the plates and they work with my new press. The older plates are different (and more detailed) than the newer ones and make a slightly bigger cookie.

31 comments:

  1. Very pretty! I have to bring something for a potluck at work tomorrow and was so wishing I was YOU!

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  2. Lynn, Spritz cookies are so fun. These look delicious and so pretty to with the red cinnamon center.

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  3. These sound delicious and look beautiful!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  4. I am not baking cookies this year, mostly due to oven troubles, but this is one recipe I will definitely make as soon as things are up and running. Love spritz cookies and you have such wonderful variations on it. Merry Christmas, Lynn xo

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  5. Oh, I love this twist on spritz, Lynn! And the cinnamon candies are a beautiful touch :)

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  6. Your spritz are really pretty and sound so good too. Very festive, Lynn!
    Christmas blessings, Beth

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  7. These look so good. I always add a spiced cookie to my baking list. The pop of red I'm the center is so pretty!

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  8. Ooh, Lynn, another spritz recipe to try! I want to make these spicy ones and the eggnog ones. Thanks for sharing the recipes.

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  9. I made your peanut butter spritz cookies with my 3-year-old grandson on Monday ;) He decorated them with the M&Ms. They were delicious and these sound wonderful too!

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  10. I adore these spritz cookies. They are so pretty. Thanks for stopping by...forgive me for being such a lousy blogger. I miss all my daily visits and seeing posts like these. Merry Christmas Lynn. I'm sure your family is going to love all your goodies!

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  11. Great tip! Haven't made spritz yet this year, but I usually do. Still pondering the eggnog ones.

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  12. I love the idea of gingerbread spritz cookies. I hope to try this recipe out this year. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Thanks for another spritz recipe to try! I will start a spritz folder now ;o)

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  14. I've never made spritz cookies in my life. Every time I see some, I think that I want to try.

    And I have to tell you that the cheese ball in the previous post looks amazing. I absolutely want to try that!

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  15. I love spritz cookies and usualy only make the plaiu butter/vanilla kinds but these sound delightful and ones I'd love to try!

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  16. These are too beautiful. I have never heard of gingerbread spritz. We are going to have to try these out. I always loved making Spritz when I was growing up. They are magical to a child and add a touch of color to the center - wow!

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  17. These are so cute and sound yummy. I saw you on Miz Helen's. New follower.
    Merry Christmas,
    Wanda Ann @ memoriesbythemile

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  18. Hi Lynn,
    that looks great. Its a candy for the eyes as much as for the mouth. Thank you for sharing this great idea and recipe.
    Best greetings to you and Earl,
    Johanna

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  19. Adorable Lynn! I love the idea of gingerbread spritz, the red centers are so festive :)

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  20. Wow do these cookies look delicious. I can smell them now!!! Yum. Come and visit us this week. We are having a terrific giveway from a very talented Southern writer.

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  21. I can't wait to make these, they sound so yummy! Adding this one to my collection.

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  22. Oh, and thanks for the tip about the plates, it never occurred to me!

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  23. What a nice looking cookie and the spice would be lovely! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by for a visit. Merry Christmas!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  24. Sweetie, your blog is better than a cookbook.....love the cinnamon idea for the center of the spritz cookies. Thank you again for sharing.
    (((HUGS))) Susanne :)

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  25. I again didn't make spritz cookies this year. Love yours, esp. centered with cinnamon candy. Festive and pretty!

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  26. Huumm seguro esaran muy ricos Saludos desde Canarias

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  27. Hi Lynn,
    Your Gingerbread Spritz Cookies look so pretty and yummy! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  28. Oh yum. I've never made Gingerbread Spritz cookies. They look (and sound) delicious!

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  29. The cookie/dough is delicious, but I could not get it to work in a press and I tried two different presses. I ended up just making a ball cookie, pressed down with a fork. That was disappointing.

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