Maple Cinnamon Spritz Cookies: The Perfect Fall Treat
These Spritz Cookies, infused with Maple Cinnamon Sugar, are an explosion of sweet autumn flavors. Crafted into fun fall shapes, they’re the ideal after-school snack or a delightful addition to any fall gathering.
After a summer filled with adventure, I’m incredibly excited to embrace the fall season!
As of today, both of my children are back in school, now in fifth and eighth grade. It’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown!
I adore baking delicious treats for my kids and their friends to enjoy after school. This recipe is one I know will become a regular in our home baking routine. I hope you’ll give it a try and love it as much as we do!
Why These Spritz Cookies Are Truly Special
Baking a Difference: Supporting Cookies for Kids’ Cancer
I’m thrilled to partner with OXO, a kitchen brand I’ve admired for years, for this recipe.
For the fourth consecutive year, I’ve collaborated with them to create a new recipe for the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer campaign. It’s a true honor to contribute to such an AMAZING cause by doing what I love. This campaign resonates particularly strongly this year, as we personally know two incredible young girls battling cancer.
OXO is generously donating $100 to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer in recognition of this Baking a Difference blog post. The company has pledged to donate up to $100,000 to the organization this year.
For this year’s OXO Good Cookie recipe, I’ve created Maple Cinnamon Sugar Spritz Cookies.
My 13-year-old son declared these cookies “the best cookies you’ve ever made!”
My 10-year-old daughter (my toughest recipe critic) gave them two enthusiastic thumbs up and couldn’t stop eating them.
These Maple Cinnamon Sugar Spritz Cookies are THAT irresistible! You will find everyone wants more of these delightful treats.
Essential Tools and Equipment for Spritz Cookie Perfection
My baking toolkit is extensive and constantly growing. OXO is a brand I consistently rely on for durable, dependable, and long-lasting kitchen tools.
Here are some notes about the specific products I used while developing this recipe:
- Non-Stick Pro Cookie Sheet – A fantastic baking sheet to add to your kitchen. Its unique micro-textured pattern ensures even baking, preventing hot spots and promoting consistent results.
- A quality cookie spatula – Makes lifting the delicate cookies off the baking sheet a breeze, preventing breakage and ensuring a clean transfer to a cooling rack.
- OXO Cookie Press – This tool is the key to creating perfectly shaped spritz cookies with ease. It’s durable, easy to use, and comes with a variety of design disks.
The Ingredients You’ll Need
- Butter – Use unsalted butter for the best flavor control. Soften it to room temperature for easy creaming.
- Packed Brown Sugar – Adds moisture and a rich molasses flavor to the cookies.
- Egg – Binds the ingredients together and adds richness. Use a large egg for consistent results.
- Maple Syrup – Provides a distinctive sweetness and complements the cinnamon perfectly. Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Vanilla Extract – Enhances the overall flavor profile of the cookies.
- All-Purpose Flour – The base of the cookie dough. Measure accurately for the best texture.
- Baking powder – Helps the cookies rise and become light and airy.
- Ground cinnamon – Infuses the cookies with warm, comforting spice.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances the other flavors.
- Granulated sugar – Used for the cinnamon sugar topping, adding a touch of sweetness and sparkle.
Step-by-Step: Making Maple Cinnamon Spritz Cookies
- Start by creaming the softened butter in a stand mixer. Then, add the brown sugar and cream together with the butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving a tender cookie.
- Slowly add in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla and beat until well blended. Ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated for a smooth batter.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. This ensures the dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and beat until just blended. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies. Chill the dough slightly in the fridge for 5-10 minutes, until it’s thick enough to create shapes using the cookie press. Chilling helps the dough hold its shape during pressing.
- Outfit your cookie press with your favorite shapes (I used leaves, spiders, and pumpkins for a festive fall theme), and press dough into the cookie press container, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Press out the shaped dough onto an ungreased, cold cookie sheet. A cold cookie sheet helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over each cookie. This adds a delightful sweetness and a beautiful sparkle to the finished cookies.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, just until the sides and bottoms of each cookie are light brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spritz Cookies
Tips for Using a Cookie Press
Using a cookie press is a fantastic way to add fun and creativity to your baking. Here are some helpful tips:
- Use a cold, clean, dry, and ungreased baking sheet. I place mine in the refrigerator while I’m preparing the dough to ensure it’s thoroughly chilled.
- Avoid overfilling the cookie press canister. This can make it difficult to press the dough evenly and create consistent shapes.
- The dough should be somewhat soft. Only refrigerate it until it’s just thick enough to press shapes. If the dough is too cold, it will be difficult to press through the cookie press.
- Only use cookie recipes specifically designed for a cookie press. These recipes are formulated to have the right consistency for pressing. Avoid recipes with ingredients that can clog the press, such as chocolate chips or nuts.
More Delicious Recipes to Explore
If you enjoyed this Maple Cinnamon Spritz Cookies recipe, here are a few other recipes you might like:
- Salted Chocolate Caramel Bars – Indulgent and rich, these bars are a perfect treat for chocolate lovers.
- Spitzbuben: Swiss Sandwich Cookies – Delicate and flavorful, these sandwich cookies are a classic European treat.
- Mocha Double Chocolate Chip Cookies – Coffee and chocolate come together in these irresistible cookies.
Maple Cinnamon Spritz Cookies Recipe
Maple Cinnamon Sugar Spritz Cookies have the delicious flavors of fall in delightful bite-sized cookies! Easy to make with a cookie press, they’re perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Using a stand mixer, cream the softened butter on low for 1 minute. Add brown sugar and cream together with the butter for approximately 2 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Slowly add in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla and beat until well blended (about 1 minute).
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly add dry mixture to the wet mixture and beat until just blended. Chill slightly in the fridge for 5-10 minutes, until thick enough to create shapes using the cookie press.
- Outfit your cookie press with your favorite fall shape and press dough into the cookie press container following the manufacturer instructions. Press out shaped dough onto an ungreased, cold cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over each cookie.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes, just until the sides and bottoms of each cookie are light brown.
Notes
If dough is still too soft after chilling, return it to the refrigerator and chill further, in 5-10 minute increments. You don’t want it to be fully chilled, just able to hold shape. Remember: the first push through the cookie press usually doesn’t come out ready for baking.
Nutrition (approximate per cookie)
Calories: 20kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g
Thank you to OXO for providing the products used in developing this Maple Cinnamon Spritz Cookies recipe and for donating to the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer campaign. All opinions and the recipe are my own.