Spritz Cookies

[MelindaLee]

I found a fabulous recipe for spritz cookies in Bette Hagman's book, but I can't get them to stick to the cookie sheet from the cookie press. I ended up rolling them like sugar cookies, which worked (They were really easy to roll, not too sticky) They are PHENOMENAL, but I want to press them for the designs. Any suggestions?

[Jestgar]

Is the dough chilled?

[Juliebove]

Are you using a Silpat or a nonstick cookie sheet? If so, that could be the problem. I have not tried making gluten-free ones. But many years ago I made countless batches of regular Spritz. The best cookie sheet I had for the job was an expensive double walled one. I think it was called Airbake. It was not non-stick.

Another thought would be instead of pressing them to stamp a design into the top. My mom got a cookie stamp somewhere when we were on vacation. It was made of clay and came in various designs. It worked for Spritz cookies. You would merely form a ball, then press it down on the top. It left a raised design.

[lpellegr]

I have used a lot of bad words trying to get Spritz cookies to come out of the press and stick to the pan, regular or gluten-free, over many years. Rarely does it work exactly as it should. Now I just use the shapes that make a single long "snake" or bar and cut those into pieces. I was so lazy I just rolled out the last batch between sheets of plastic wrap, cut it into squares, and baked them.

[diwrom]

I found a fabulous recipe for spritz cookies in Bette Hagman's book, but I can't get them to stick to the cookie sheet from the cookie press. I ended up rolling them like sugar cookies, which worked (They were really easy to roll, not too sticky) They are PHENOMENAL, but I want to press them for the designs. Any suggestions?

I had same recipe same problem! I am glad you posted this!! I too am eager to find a good recipe. My dough was chilled. The only thng I miss about regular flour is its ease of use!

[MelindaLee]

My dough was chilled and I tried 3 different types of baking sheets that I had, thinking the non-stick was the issues too. The dough was "greasy", but I couldn't figure out a way to change that. The dough was SOOO good, though! (well, not raw, but once cooked! I am not a fan of bean flour, so I was hesitant. But it was SOO worth it! ) I love the stamp idea!

[bincongo]

I found a fabulous recipe for spritz cookies in Bette Hagman's book, but I can't get them to stick to the cookie sheet from the cookie press. I ended up rolling them like sugar cookies, which worked (They were really easy to roll, not too sticky) They are PHENOMENAL, but I want to press them for the designs. Any suggestions?

I got that book for Christmas and used the same recipe and I loved it. I used the double walled Airbake that I got years ago and did not have a problem. I also like the pecan sandies recipe in the same book.