Best 4 Cranberry Spritz Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of cranberry spritz cookies, where tart and tangy cranberries dance harmoniously with a sweet and crumbly dough, creating a festive treat that will tantalize taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting these delightful cookies, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will fill your kitchen with the enticing aromas of cranberries and warm spices, resulting in a platter of irresistible spritz cookies that will vanish as quickly as they appear.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY SPRITZ COOKIES



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Here's a sure standout on your treat tray. The cheery cookies get their bright-pink color from cranberry-flavored gelatin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cranberry gelatin powder (about 4 ounces)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Colored coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugar and gelatin until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake until set (do not brown), 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY SPRITZER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 8m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ice cubes
2 1/2 cups of seltzer
2 cups 100% cranberry juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 orange, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place ice cubes into pitcher. Add seltzer. Add 2 cups of cranberry juice to a large pitcher. Mix in 2 tablespoons of honey. Add orange slices and stir to combine.
  • Nutrition Info (per serving): Calories: 100; Fat: 0 grams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 0 grams; Carbohydrate: 26 grams; Sodium: 39 milligrams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Fiber: 0 grams

SPRITZ COOKIES WITH FOUR VARIATIONS



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Make and share this Spritz Cookies With Four Variations recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 51m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°.
  • Combine all ingredients except flour in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat until well mixed. If dough is too soft, cover and refrigerate, 30 to 45 minutes.).
  • Place dough into cookie press fitted with template. Form desired shapes 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Chocolate Chip Spritz: Add 1/4 cup coarsely grated semi-sweet chocolate to ingredients and proceed as directed above.
  • Eggnog-Glazed Spritz: Add 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg to ingredients and proceed as directed above. Glaze: Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon rum extract in small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over warm cookies.
  • Spice Spritz: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves to ingredients and proceed as directed above. Glaze: Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over warm cookies.
  • Mint Kisses: Add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract to ingredients and proceed as directed above. Immediately after removing cookies from oven, place 1 chocolate candy kiss on each cookie.

CRANBERRY SPRITZ



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Mix cranberry juice, orange juice and sparkling white grape juice to make this easy, non-alcoholic spritz. It's a perfect for a booze-free Christmas drink

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

100ml cranberry juice
½ orange, juiced
6 sage leaves
around 4 ice cubes
80ml sparkling white grape juice

Steps:

  • Pour 50ml cranberry juice into two champagne coups or wine glasses. Divide the orange juice between them, then stir.
  • Add 3 sage leaves and an ice cube or two to each glass, then top up with the sparkling grape juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the cookies to ensure even cooking.
  • Use parchment paper to line the baking sheet to prevent the cookies from sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • For a more intense cranberry flavor, use fresh cranberries instead of dried cranberries.
  • If you don't have a cookie press, you can simply drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a spoon.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Cranberry spritz cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a gift. With their vibrant red color and tart cranberry flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. The dough is easy to make and can be shaped using a cookie press or simply dropped onto a baking sheet. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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