Baking Breakthrough: Foolproof Spritz Cookies Revealed Now

UPDATE: Just announced: Sarah Bakes has unveiled her foolproof recipe for Fargo‘s beloved Spritz Cookies, ensuring every home baker can create these festive treats with ease. As holiday baking season approaches, this recipe promises to transform your cookie-making experience into a delightful one.

Bakers everywhere are feeling the pressure as Christmas draws near. Traditional Nordic treats like Spritz cookies often lead to frustration, but with Sarah’s modifications, cookie lovers can expect perfect results every time. “I was ready to retire spritz cookies from my holiday repertoire, but they are one of my son’s favorite Christmas cookies,” Sarah shared.

Here are her game-changing tips: instead of using one whole egg, Sarah recommends using two egg yolks, which create a richer, more forgiving dough. Additionally, she adds 2 teaspoons of milk to keep the mixture smooth and manageable. These adjustments are crucial for bakers who struggle with the typical challenges of making Spritz cookies, such as shapes not holding or dough sticking to the sheet.

Sarah emphasizes the importance of chilling the baking sheets for 30 minutes before pressing the dough and chilling the pressed cookies for another 20 minutes before baking. This technique helps the warm, buttery dough adhere better, preventing unwanted spreading in the oven.

The baking instructions are straightforward: preheat your oven to 350°F, and prepare to bake about 7 dozen cookies. With a mix of pantry staples like butter, sugar, and flour, this recipe is accessible for everyone. Furthermore, for those wanting to add a festive flair, Sarah suggests incorporating food coloring or sprinkles before baking.

For those eager to get started, here’s the complete recipe for Sarah’s Foolproof Spritz Cookies:

Ingredients:
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 2/3 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large egg yolks
– 2 teaspoons milk (whole or 2%)
– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Chill two baking sheets for 30 minutes.
2. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Add the egg yolks, milk, and extracts; mix for 2 minutes.
4. Incorporate the flour and salt, mixing on low then medium speed until combined.
5. Pack dough into a cookie press and press onto the chilled baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
6. Chill the pressed cookies in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before baking.
7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for light golden edges.

Sarah’s recipe is not just another holiday treat; it’s a heartfelt gift to those who have ever struggled with baking. As the festive season approaches, this breakthrough in cookie-making could change the way families celebrate together.

In other exciting news, congratulations are in order for Josh Wiczek, this week’s winner in Sarah’s holiday giveaway series! For more details on the contest, visit sarahbakesnd.com.

Get ready to share this easy and delicious recipe with friends and family, and make your holiday baking stress-free this year! Happy baking!