5 Spritz Cookie Decorating Ideas for Christmas | Wilton (2024)

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How do you decorate spritz cookies? ›

Decorating spritz cookies jimmies, sugars or nonpareils.

If you add sprinkles after baking the cookie dough your sprinkles will not stick to your cookies without using melted candy or icing. Oftentimes, shaped sprinkles will melt in the oven so sticking with jimmies, sugar and nonpareils are best.

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I like to place a roll of paper towels, at least one jar of sprinkles per kid, and a paper plate at each chair at each table. I also have at least 3 different colors of frosting on each table, usually 2-3 bags of each color.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating. I like to decorate cookies directly on baking sheets so I can stick the entire baking sheet in the refrigerator to help set the icing.

What is the difference between spritz and butter cookies? These cookies are nearly identical, except for one ingredient: egg. Egg makes the Spritz cookie dough a bit easier to work with, but it also helps the cookies keep their shape when baked.

Layer delicate cookies, such as spritz or gingerbread men, between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. So how long do cookies last like this? The cookies will stay fresh at room temperature or in the refrigerator up to 3 days, or freeze the cookies up to 3 months.

Again, 6-8 cookies per guest is usually great. Plan for some extra in case of breakage or some sneaky taste testers. Order any harder to find ingredients/supplies like piping bags, specialty sprinkles, treat boxes, and/or meringue powder if you're using royal icing.

Gently tap the cookie, or jiggle side to side to help the icing spread evenly. Use a toothpick to guide the icing to the edges to completely fill the outline, and to pop any air bubbles. Air bubbles can leave the finished surface pitted, or with dark spots.

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Start by outlining the cookie with piping-consistency icing in any color you choose. Then, use flooding-consistency icing to fill the outlined area, starting by flooding around the edges and working your way towards the center. If the flooding is inconsistent in thickness, redistribute the wet icing with a toothpick.

Don't use parchment paper or non-stick cookie sheets for spritz cookies. This dough needs something it can stick to a little in order to come off the press. The cookies have so much butter in them, I've never had a problem with them sticking to a regular cookie sheet when they bake.

Frosting Method

You can use either homemade or store-bought frosting for this method. Just make sure the frosting is soft but not too runny—sprinkles will not stick to dry, stiff frosting. Top your cooled cookies with frosting. Before it sets, simply drop on your sprinkles of choice.

*Don't use non-stick cookie sheets as spritz cookies need to stick to the pan! *Also don't grease the sheets or use parchment paper. Spritz cookies release easily when made right! *Don't let your dough sit out so long that it gets dry or so warm that the butter begins to separate.

There are a couple of simple things that you can do to help those sprinkles stick. The easiest thing to do is to brush the tops of the cookies with a little bit of water or milk, using just enough to dampen the cookie dough and no more.