Molasses (Not Ginger Snaps--NO SNAP in these soft cookies). This was a recipe from my paternal grandmother. |
Spritz - With Almond Flavoring |
The Spritz cookie experiences are many! From the type of cookie press used to the many recipes and the different ways each family traditionally makes them. My mother-in-law, for instance, divides the dough in half and colors half the dough green and the other half red (pink). She does not use sprinkles, and instead of the almond flavoring my mom's recipe calls for, she uses vanilla flavoring as she is not a fan of the almond. I continue to make mine the way my mom did--no food coloring added, almond flavoring, and topped with red and green sprinkles.
I remember my mom's cookie press was aluminum with a twisting-type plunger. I purchased a press from Pampered Chef one year (which I had to exchange when the trigger quit working). As much as I enjoy the flavor and look of the Spritz, I admit that I dread making them every year. After the first batch goes on the cookie sheet (with small amounts of difficulty), I have a terrible time trying to make the dough release from the press consistently after that.
I have tried several different techniques--parchment paper, chilling the dough, a cool cookie sheet, swearing. Nothing works! Last year, when my son's attempts to help me produced similar results, we decided to change the name to splatz cookies. Instead of pushing the dough through the press, we threw balls of dough at the cookie sheet making a splat sound! It was fun, and they still tasted good.
Flourless, Organic Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies |
YUM. I made lots of cookies last year (the first time doing that with my kiddo, and first time since leaving home!) and gave out cookie plates. My only regret was that I didn't have more cookies to give... (this after 6 days of cookie making)... so much fun. :)
ReplyDeleteMy in-laws are getting together this weekend to do baking. Friday night, the cut-out cookies will commence followed by decorating and chocolate dipped delicacies on Saturday. Bring on the plumpness! :)
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