By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 20, 2017
Spritz Cookies are a must make for Christmas. You’d never guess that these CHOCOLATE SPRITZ COOKIES are GLUTEN FREE! Utterly delicious, like little heavenly brownie bites. This Spritz Cookie Recipe is the ultimate EASY Christmas cookie recipe!
Spritz Cookies Recipe for the Holidays
This Spritz Cookie Recipe is perfect for the Holidays. You’re going to love Chocolate Spritz Cookies!
After making these amazing Chocolate Spritz Cookies I have to say…I feel like a real holiday master. I’ve always loved Spritz Cookies because they are such a Christmas staple. Every holiday party has some version of Spritz Cookies.
I’m SO thrilled with how this Spritz Cookie recipe came out and I cannot believe how simple they were to make (practically foolproof!). Plus they’re so chocolatey that you’ll swear they’re bites of brownie. AND guess what? WOOHOO, they’re gluten-free! Is this the perfect Christmas cookie or what?
Spritz Cookies are a Holiday staple. Try this gluten free Chocolate Spritz Cookie Recipe!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Part of what makes these gluten-free Spritz Cookies oh so easy and perfect is Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour . You heard that right, ONE TO ONE. No more adding in special ingredients to make gluten-free flours work with your favorite recipes. You can literally add this flour into any of your best bets just as you would all-purpose flour and bake away. Bob’s Red Mill is amazing and making things way too simple for people like me.
Thank you Bob’s Red Mill! I’m so honored to work with such an amazing company. If you haven’t checked them out…now is the perfect time. Especially if you want to make this Chocolate Spritz Cookie Recipe!
Try these other easy gluten-free desserts!
- Best Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe
- Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
- Gluten-Free Churros with Chocolate Sauce
- Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
How to make Chocolate Spritz Cookies
To make these chocolate spritz cookies in the fun shapes, I used a cookie press. You can find them in so many places and they’re very inexpensive. It’s a must when making spritz cookies! I can’t wait to get more shapes and sets. They’re so fun and festive! HERE is the press that I used (I ALSO LINKED TO ALL TOOLS USED IN THE SHOP THIS POST SECTION BELOW, XO), but any small cookie press will work. I used the wreath, snowflake, and Christmas tree shapes for this spritz cookie recipe. Aren’t they so cute! I love the size…makes me feel like I can eat 20 at a time. Is that so wrong?
How long do Spritz Cookies stay fresh?
In general, spritz cookies will stay fresh at room temperature for about 3 days. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh. To make them last longer, you can freeze them.
How to Freeze Chocolate Spritz Cookies:
You can freeze the dough before baking, or even freeze the completed cookies. Here’s how:
To Freeze the Chocolate Spritz Cookie DOUGH:
- Follow the steps in the recipe card below for making the Chocolate Spritz Dough. Follow through the step for pressing the cookies through the press into shapes.
- Once the shapes are formed, place the cookies into a freezer-safe Ziplock bag and press as much air out as possible. Seal in the bag, and then place in ANOTHER bag to create a double layer of protection for freezing.
- Store the dough in the freezer for up to 6 months (AWESOME!).
- When ready to cook, you can cook from frozen, but add 2-3 minutes onto the cook time for the cookies.
To Freeze the COMPLETED Chocolate Spritz Cookies:
- Prepare the cookies fully according to the instructions in the recipe card below.
- Allow cookies to fully cool after baking. Do not skip this step!
- Place the cookies in a rigid, airtight container for storing. Place the container into a freezer-safe Ziplock bag for extra protection.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- When ready to serve, allow to thaw AT ROOM TEMPERATURE for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Enjoy!
If you’re looking for the ultimate holiday cookie, you’ve found it. This Gluten-Free Chocolate Spritz Cookie Recipe is an instant hit. One of your favorite classic holiday recipes .
See the recipe card below for full details on how to make this Chocolate Spritz Cookie Recipe for Christmas. Happy holidays!!
If you like this Spritz Cookie Recipe, try these other cookie recipes:
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Easter Spritz Cookies
- Classic Gingerbread Cookies
- Chocolate Butter Cookies
- Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies
- Easy S’mores Cookies
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
And find ALL of the best and easiest Christmas Cookies right here !
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams, room temperature (2 sticks)
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ 2¼ cups Gluten Free Flour 333 grams
- ▢ ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 28 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ White pearl sprinkles optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until fluffy. 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, stir the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together. Slowly incorporate into the butter mixture using the mixer until fully combined and smooth. 2¼ cups Gluten Free Flour, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Load dough into your Cookie Press. Operate cookie press according to package instructions, pressing cookies onto a large ungreased cookie sheet. (The cookies won’t come out of the press cleanly if your sheet is greased.) Sprinkle with sprinkles of your choice if desired. White pearl sprinkles
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until set. Carefully place on wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- Cookie Press
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- Not gluten-free? You can make these cookies with regular all-purpose flour!
- If you don’t have a cookie press, you can roll these cookies into 1-inch balls and gently press down the tops with a heavy-bottomed drinking glass.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Chocolate Spritz Cookies (Gluten-Free!)
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- Cookie Press
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams, room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 2¼ cups Gluten Free Flour 333 grams
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 28 grams
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- White pearl sprinkles optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until fluffy. 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, stir the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together. Slowly incorporate into the butter mixture using the mixer until fully combined and smooth. 2¼ cups Gluten Free Flour, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Load dough into your Cookie Press. Operate cookie press according to package instructions, pressing cookies onto a large ungreased cookie sheet. (The cookies won’t come out of the press cleanly if your sheet is greased.) Sprinkle with sprinkles of your choice if desired. White pearl sprinkles
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until set. Carefully place on wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Not gluten-free? You can make these cookies with regular all-purpose flour!
- If you don’t have a cookie press, you can roll these cookies into 1-inch balls and gently press down the tops with a heavy-bottomed drinking glass.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
