Classic German Spritz Cookies

Meg and Matcha

Bite-sized, buttery German Christmas cookies made with a cookie press! Full recipe

- made with a cookie press - the best Christmas cookies!

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step 1.

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step 2.

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step 3.

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step 4.

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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Decorate with icing if desired and enjoy!

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