Mamie Eisenhower's Favorite Spritzboaken

Delight in a piece of culinary history with Mamie Eisenhower's Favorite Spritzboaken, a timeless cookie recipe perfect for any occasion. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats are crafted with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla, then pressed into elegant shapes using a cookie press. The soft, versatile dough can be tinted with food coloring for a festive flair and adorned with sparkling sprinkles or sanding sugar for a finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe yields a batch of 36 crisp yet tender cookies that are ideal for holiday platters, tea parties, or midday indulgence. Whether you're honoring a piece of American history or simply craving a classic cookie, these delightful spritz cookies are a crowd-pleasing choice that can be stored or frozen for lasting enjoyment.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0 as desired food coloring (optional)
• 0 as desired decorative sprinkles or sanding sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. If desired, you can divide the dough and add food coloring for a festive effect at this stage.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired disc shape. Press the cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle decorative sprinkles or sanding sugar onto the cookies before baking.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Be cautious not to overbake.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. These cookies also freeze well for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(603.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2505.7

Total Fat 106.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 467.5mg	0%
Sodium 1169.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 364.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 155.7g
Protein 35.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 86.5mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 386.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 57.0%