Spritzgebäck | German Spritz Cookies
German Spritz cookies, also known as Spritzgebäck, are buttery shortbread like cookies that are shaped using a piping back or a spritz cookie press. These are dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes but you can also leave them plain or just dip them in chocolate!
Servings: 24
Calories: 144kcal
Equipment
- Mixer
Ingredients
Dough
- 250 grams ap flour
- 125 grams granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 125 grams butter softened
- 1 egg room. temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Decorations
- 150 grams dark chocolate
- 2 candy canes
Instructions
Make the dough
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Place two racks in the oven so that it is divided into thirds.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In a larger bowl briefly cream the butter, egg, and peppermint extract together. It's ok if it is still a little lumpy.
- Pour the whisked dry ingredients into the mixed wet ingredients and use an electric mixer to mix together until just combined.
- Add in the two tablespoons of heavy cream and mix again until just combined. If it still seems dry add in another tablespoon of cream.
Shape and Bake
- Add half of the dough into a piping bag, fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe the cookies onto the lined baking sheets in any shape. Leave at least 1" of space between each cookie.
- Then repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the surface is dry. Rotate and swap the baking sheets after 5 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Once baked, remove the baking sheets and place on wire racks to cool fully.
Decorate
- Crush the candy canes and place in a small bowl.
- Temper or melt the dark chocolate.
- Dip half of each cookie into the dark chocolate and then sprinkle with the crushed peppermints.
- Place back on the parchment paper or silicone baking sheet to set.
- If the chocolate hasn't been tempered, place the cookies somewhere cool to set.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container somewhere cool for 2-3 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg