Cardamom Spritz Cookies, traditional delicious Christmas cookie got an upgrade with aromatic exotic spice Cardamom. Easy to put together .
December is only 2 days away. My kids have already put Christmas tree and made list for Santa. Now waiting for him to deliver their presents. As mom I decided to start my Christmas baking with this classic cardamom Spritz cookies. This is traditional Christmas cookies without any leavening in it.
This tender spritz cookie recipe is very eye-catching on my Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with, so it's fun to make these spritz cookies into a variety of festive shapes. I didn’t go overboard with decoration, you can glaze or chocolate or even color the cookies as you wish.
Who doesn’t love Spritz cookies? Yes, they are crispy, buttery squiggly things filled with sugary goodness? Spritz cookies is a type of German Christmas cookie made of flour, butter, sugar and eggs. Everybody has some stories connected to spritz cookies and Christmas baking.
You can make this cookie with sugar, but powdered sugar gives the softness and melt in mouth. I also upgraded the cookie with vanilla extract and cardamom. We Indians can’t stop adding cardamom in our desserts. Green cardamom has that exotic aroma which you can’t get in anything. Please do not buy ground cardamom powder as they lose their freshness soon. Use fresh ground cardamom pods as much you need.
My kids are not that great fan of any other cookies other than chocolate chip ones. But they like to decorate, my daughter tried and told me it is delicious. You need cookie press to make this. After a long debate I bought cookie press, as the dough is not spreadable because of butter content. My cookie is not overly sweet you can increase the amount to ¼ cup sugar if you want more sweetness or glaze them with powdered sugar to make it sweeter.
It is time of Jingle so start baking your favorite cookies, this is going to one in that list I am sure.
Happy baking.
Cardamom Spritz Cookies
Ingredients
- 11/4 cup /163g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 stick 4 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup /59g powdered sugar
- Half of 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Have two 2 unlined, ungreased, preferably aluminum baking sheets ready.
- In a bowl Combine the flour, salt and cardamom and set aside.
- In another one Cream the butter and sugar. Beat on low speed until combined, then beat on medium speed until fluffy and lightened in color, about 3 minutes.
- Then add egg and vanilla and mix once again and set aside.
- To this fold in the flour mixture: Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl again. Add the flour mixture, return the mixer to low speed, and mix until just incorporated. Do not over mix.
- Fill and use the cookie press: Fill the cookie press with as much dough as will fit. Fit the press with a die. Press the dough directly onto 2 baking sheets, spacing them as close together as the press will allow. Refill the cookie press with more dough as needed.
- Bake the cookies for 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheets between racks and from front to back. Bake until the cookies are a pale golden-brown, 3 minutes more depending on the shape, removing any sheets of cookies that are ready first. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat with pressing and baking the remaining dough, being sure to cool the baking sheets completely between batches.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Nicole says
These are such fun cookies! I'll definitely have to give them a try with my son. Thanks for sharing!
Shirin says
These cookies looks gorgeous!! I'll have to try these out this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
Brittany Vantrease says
I've never heard these called Spritz cookies before. They look delicious and cute!
L Michelle Williams says
What a wonderful post! These cookies looks great. I'd love to try them. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Ruth I says
These are so pretty and definitely looks delicious! I can't wait to try this recipe with my niece.
Kay says
Yum! I will be making these for my kids.
Melissa says
Spritz Cookies are my absolute favorite! I must try this cardamom recipe! They are my favorite Christmas cookie.
MAYSZ says
YUMMMY Cookies! so beautiful and creative I can't wait to try this on coming holidays thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth Neas says
Your spritz cookies are beautiful. They are all so festive and look delicious. They are one of my favorites to make with the kids. One year we even had blue doggies.
Summer Mitch Ryan says
These cookies are beautiful. They probably taste good too. I think it's a bonus point that it is easy to bake.
Amy h says
I haven't had Spritz cookies in quite a while. These look so festive! Thank you so much for the recipe
ricci says
I love Spritz cookies and I love your take on this classic recipe! I may need to try this for myself!!
Ronnie says
These Christmas cookies look delicious! They seem simple to take and can be used for different holidays too. 🙂
Catalina says
I was actually looking for a spritz cookie recipe. I love cardamon and these are must try recipe for the Christmas baking!
Laura Dove says
Oh wow these sound amazing, and they are also so pretty too! I havent baked these before, they would be perfect for xmas!
Devyani says
You recipes are awesome!!
Terri Steffes says
I'm for sure thinking that I need to make these cookies. I am a big cardamom fan, even more than cinnamon.
Veena Azmanov says
I have not made spritz cookies in ages. These look so pretty and perfect. I love using them as cookie jar fillers as Christmas gifts.
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
These are such a classic cookie during the holidays! I love the addition of the cardamon and the light sprinkles on top look incredible.
Lisa Martin says
Thses are the prettiest cookies! Perfect for Santa. Great idea to get the cookie press. It makes prefect cookies. I would love decorating those.
April A Decheine says
These are so perfect for the holidays and gift giving! My mom use to make these cookies, such a traditional cookie!
Pam says
I love spritz cookies. These are so pretty and I want to make them soon. Yum!
Emily says
I love Spritz cookies! I had never had them until I met my husband, they are a favorite with his family and have become a favorite for me and our kids too! They are the perfect holiday cookie!
Thuy-Linh Phan says
Those cookies look absolutely delicious! This recipe is so festive and perfect for the holiday season 🙂
Natalie says
These are so cute and so adorable. They will look perfect on Holiday table. I must make this for my family. My kiddo will be delighted.
Sarah Bailey says
OK these cookies look absolutely DELICIOUS! I do need to try some myself ASAP I could just tuck into some with a nice cuppa yum!
Patricia Que says
this is perfect for the holidays coming! it is fast, delish and just so cute!
Monidipa Dutta says
Cardamom is good and anything in which it is added not only it adds flavor but smells good too. However, I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! I’ll have to try them!
Dan Zehr says
My children would definitely have fun baking a batch of these…and eating them too! So perfect for this time of year!
Tara Pittman says
I love the shapes of these cookies. I need to get the device to make these cookies.
Keshia Richmond says
CARDAMOM SPRITZ COOKIES Sound delicious. Would love the one with the cherry on the middle,
Tomi C says
My great grandma and my grandma used to bake spritz cookies all the time. They used Apple Pie Spice and it had cardamom in it along with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger. Something about that spice that makes these cookies so good.
Jeanette says
These are some of my favorite cookies. When I was a kid we made these all the time. This brings back so many memories I can't wait to make them with my kiddo.
GiGi Eats says
Well now, aren't these just gorgeous and PERFECT for the holiday season!!!
Shaliece Felder says
These cookies look amazing. I'm sure they smell even better. I have never thought to use cardamom in a cookie before. I am going to give this a try.
Pavani says
Your spritz cookies look very festive and would be great on the holiday cookie tray. I have been planning to buy the cookie press for quite some time, may be I will get it for this holiday season.
Amber Myers says
These look so good! And they're pretty. We always love making cookies during the holidays.
Alli Smith says
This looks like such a great cookie. I have cardamom on hand and a cookie press so I need to make this ASAP. They look delicious.
Candy says
These are very classic Christmas cookies. Wonderful way to start off the Christmas season. Plus so yummy
Salt Pepper says
I have across this recipe for the first time. Happy festival!
Danielle says
I’ve never baked with cardamom, but I do love spritz cookies! I need to get myself a cookie press!
Samantha says
These cookies are delicious!! I love baking during the holidays, thanks for sharing!!
LiveLoveAndAdventure says
These look so festive and pretty! thanks for sharing your recipe, I love butter cookies!
Kristen says
Yum! I love how this recipe is so easy and then the creativity of decorating is a part of the fun! Reading your post reminded me of how growing up my grandmother made these cookies. The amazing smell and taste brings back memories of family sitting at the kitchen table, snacking on the cookies while playing cards!