Spritz—known as sprut in Norway—is a popular holiday cookie throughout Scandinavia and northern Europe. Made with common pantry staples, this simple recipe yields a cookie that’s rich and buttery, with crisp edges and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
The word “spritz” comes from the German verb “spritzen,” meaning “to squirt,” as the cookies are traditionally shaped by using a cookie press. In Norway, the custom was to press the spritz into s’s and o’s, but today you'll find a variety of festive shapes, including Christmas trees, wreaths, snowflakes, and more. You can buy a cookie press for about $10 at most big-box and home stores. You can also use a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip or even just two spoons to drop the dough onto a baking sheet.
