https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:54:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1958836 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:47:14 +0000 MaryM 1958836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a vintage electric one from the 70s. It takes a bit of practice, but I've found it helps if I keep the dough in the fridge between batches.</p> <p>and my family always used store bought dough. the kind that comes in a tube fits perfectly in the press! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1958797 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:11:03 +0000 winter_wonder 1958797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: thanks! I'll try this!</p> <p>@fancyfunction: i might try borrowing some older cookie sheets from my mom!</p> <p>Yay, I'm excited to try these again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1958050 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:41:00 +0000 mediagirl 1958050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: that's the one my mom has, too. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1957469 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:22:28 +0000 fancyfunction 1957469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - we have an old metal cookie press from the 60's. It was originally my grandmother's. However it didn't really corporate for me last year so I ended up using cookie cutters. My mom's going to use it this year and I'm sure she'll have better luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1957430 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:44:00 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1957430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: We just made spritz cookies yesterday! I have the Martha Stewart cookie press from Macy's. And yes, the cookie sheet has to be cold! I run it under cold water after I take each batch out of the oven.</p> <p>We use the classic Betty Crocker recipe, always with almond extract. It's consistently delicious.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-spritz-cookies/aa68df04-bd64-4f1b-8421-0df82064bca4" rel="nofollow">http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-spritz-cookies/aa68df04-bd64-4f1b-8421-0df82064bca4</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956830 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 15:09:32 +0000 winter_wonder 1956830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: not crazy at all!!!! It's very helpful! I think these tips will help me be more successful this year!! Yayy!!!! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956829 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 15:06:49 +0000 Foodnerd81 1956829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: Oh, yes, having warm sheets will make the next batch not as good! I remember my mom saying that. We used to run them under cold water for a minute, then let them sit for a while before putting more cookies on the sheet, but my mom has a lot of cookie sheets. She also only uses these old, very thin sheets, thinks the newer insulated ones don't turn out as good cookies. </p> <p>Oh my god, I (and my mom) really sound crazy now. You can only use THIS press, on THESE cookie sheets, and you must wait for the sheets to cool COMPLETELY. No wonder my mom's come out so much better than mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956766 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 13:33:52 +0000 Grace 1956766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I've never tried cookie sheets in the freezer. You might try adding less flour. I find that's my problem when they fall apart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956631 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 10:46:54 +0000 winter_wonder 1956631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: thanks! I'll see if ebay has anything!!</p> <p>@grace: yes, i leave the butter out. It seems like I'll get one perfect tray and that's about it. :bummed: </p> <p>Does anyone put the cookie sheets in the freezer t o help the cookies stick? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956432 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 23:44:39 +0000 Foodnerd81 1956432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: how can you hate them?? Dh doesn't love them but that just means more for me when my mom sends us some. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956390 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 22:08:03 +0000 Grace 1956390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: That's the only one that works! I bought one for myself on Etsy.</p> <p>@winter_wonder: Did you make sure that your butter is room temp? I found that made a huge difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956389 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 22:07:04 +0000 Smurfette 1956389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: my family too!! DH hates them. He be crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956366 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 21:36:30 +0000 Foodnerd81 1956366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And now I really want Christmas cookies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956365 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 21:36:01 +0000 Foodnerd81 1956365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: my family is borderline obsessed with spritz cookies! I have made them and they come out ok but not nearly as good as my mom or aunts. But we are convinced only the good old metal cookie press works, the new ones just aren't as good. We use the recipe that's on the side of the box, as does my friends family who are also obsessed. </p> <p>This is the one we have. My aunt bought me and my sisters them on eBay since you can't get them in stores anymore. </p> [attach=2307/14/nfh0k1.509x226.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cookie-press-and-spritz-cookie-recipe#post-1956293 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:41:31 +0000 winter_wonder 1956293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you recommend a good cookie press? I have one from Pampered Chef but I have a love/hate relationship with it. I don't know if it's the press, the recipe I'm using, me, or a combination of all three that turns spritz cookie making into a disaster each year. </p> <p>Please give me your tips! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216456 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:09:22 +0000 MrsKoala 1216456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chocolate chip cookies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216455 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:08:42 +0000 CakeLady 1216455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love to make cakes of all kinds (usually with frosting). But my favorite cookie recipe is for Momofuku Milk Bar Compost Cookies - salty and sweet! <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2013/10/22/momofuku-milk-bar-compost-cookies-recipe/" rel="nofollow">http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2013/10/22/momofuku-milk-bar-compost-cookies-recipe/</a></p> <p>Also these brownies are delicious and easy:<br /> <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/08/my-favorite-brownies/" rel="nofollow">http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/08/my-favorite-brownies/</a></p> <p>Sadly, I seem to have lost my sweet tooth during my pregnancy so far. Something I never thought possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216405 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:58:01 +0000 fancyfunction 1216405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: Mmm. I just made cookies like this but added white chocolate chips in addition to semi-sweet chips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216399 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:56:44 +0000 cmomma17 1216399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@luckypenny: some of my fave recipes come from real simple magazine by the way. they are all online I believe. My fave are double chocolate chip cookies (cocoa powder in the dough). Yummmmmm </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216387 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:54:46 +0000 luckypenny 1216387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: can't go wrong with a good cookie :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216217 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:27:42 +0000 cmomma17 1216217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cookies cookies and more cookies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216207 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:24:50 +0000 luckypenny 1216207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: WHAT!? this sounds amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216127 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:02:19 +0000 Alivoo01 1216127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>S'mores pie! So dang good!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216112 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:57:52 +0000 BoogieBea 1216112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@luckypenny: I'm sure you can make it them with a muffin pan as well. Just don't fill it up all the way? It won't have the traditional madeleine cookie shape though of course. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216083 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:52:10 +0000 luckypenny 1216083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BoogieBea: ooh! I haven't tried making these before! I need to buy a special pan though right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216042 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:36:36 +0000 mediagirl 1216042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toll House cookies. The original recipe is so comforting. I'll also cook oatmeal choc chip. This is my fave recipe:<br /> 2 sticks butter<br /> 3/4C sugar<br /> 3/4C brown sugar<br /> 2 eggs<br /> 1 t vanilla<br /> Scant 3/4 cup flour<br /> 1 t baking soda<br /> 1 t salt<br /> 3 heaping cups quick oats<br /> 2 C choc chips</p> <p>Mix wet ingredients. Add dry ingredients. Bake at 375 for 10+/- minutes. Best when still slightly gooey out of the oven (for me, at least). :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216041 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:36:30 +0000 Lindsay05 1216041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rice krispie cake because its just so easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216040 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:35:57 +0000 BoogieBea 1216040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>madeleine cookies. Those are my favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216033 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:34:36 +0000 regberadaisy 1216033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pies! I love making pie crust! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-favorite-thing-to-bake#post-1216030 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:32:58 +0000 luckypenny 1216030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kind of despise cooking right now since I'm pregnant and really picky. BUT, I can agree on eating just about anything sweet. So, give me some good ideas of treats I can bake!</p> <p>I love cookies, brownies, and cakes. I'm not big into frosting, lots of gooey caramel, or nuts. </p>