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1900-1929 - German-American and Scandinavian-American immigrant families during Christmas
Spritz cookies are buttery, pressed cookies commonly made during Christmas in America, rooted in European immigrant traditions. Their decorative shapes and rich texture make them a festive favorite found broadly in holiday baking.
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Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Servings
36 cookies
Region
Wisconsin and Minnesota German and Scandinavian American holiday kitchens
Era introduced
1900-1929
Introduced by
German-American and Scandinavian-American immigrant families during Christmas
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Spritz cookies have been part of American Christmas baking for generations, influenced by Scandinavian and German immigrant recipes. Made by pressing buttery dough through cookie presses into intricate shapes, they symbolize festive tradition and shared cultural heritage during the holiday season. Their popularity endures as a favorite Christmas cookie due to ease of making and versatility for decoration, appearing in many family and community celebrations.
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