Spritz Wreath Cookies

This spritz wreath cookies recipe is the kind of holiday bake that feels cozy, nostalgic, and wonderfully simple all at once. These buttery little wreaths pipe beautifully, hold their shape in the oven, and melt the second they hit your tongue. If you are craving a classic Christmas cookie that looks impressive but comes together with very little fuss, these spritz wreath cookies are the answer.

This spritz wreath cookies dough is rich, soft, and incredibly easy to pipe, making it perfect for cookie presses or pastry bags. The wreaths bake up tender with the sweetest golden bottom and make the prettiest addition to any Christmas cookie tray, and if you want to fill that tray even more you will love my festive Holiday Spritz Cookies and buttery Christmas Shortbread Cookies alongside these spritz wreath cookies.

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Why You Will Love This Spritz Wreath Cookies Recipe

You get the softest, melt in your mouth spritz texture every time
The spritz wreath cookies dough pipes easily and holds its beautiful shape
The almond extract gives the wreaths that classic nostalgic holiday flavor
The recipe uses simple ingredients that are always in the pantry this time of year
Kids love decorating these with sprinkles, pearls, and tiny candies
These spritz wreath cookies store incredibly well which makes them perfect for gifting
They bake quickly so you can make several batches for cookie trays and parties

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With Liliya!

I always say that the holidays start the moment the first batch of spritz cookies hits the oven. There is something about buttery dough, festive sprinkles, and a warm kitchen that feels like a hug. These wreath cookies fill the whole house with the dreamiest almond vanilla aroma. They are soft, light, and not too sweet which makes them the perfect cookie to decorate any way you like. I love piping them onto traced circles because it keeps the shape perfectly neat, but you can make them more rustic and freeform and they still turn out beautiful every single time.

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Ingredients Needed For Spritz Wreath Cookies

Unsalted butter. Room temperature butter is essential for the smooth velvety texture that spritz cookies are known for. It provides the rich flavor and helps the dough pipe easily without cracking.
Confectioners sugar. Powdered sugar gives these spritz wreath cookies a tender, soft crumb instead of the crisp snap you get from granulated sugar. It also helps the dough stay beautifully smooth.
Egg. The egg binds the dough and gives the cookies the perfect structure so they hold their shape during piping and baking.
Heavy cream. Just a couple tablespoons add moisture and silkiness to the dough which helps it glide effortlessly through a pastry bag or cookie press.
Vanilla extract. Adds warmth and sweetness to the flavor profile. Pure vanilla always tastes best in spritz cookies.
Almond extract. The special ingredient that gives these wreath cookies that classic bakery style flavor. It pairs beautifully with the buttery dough.
All purpose flour. Sifted flour ensures a lighter dough and a more delicate crumb. It also creates the perfect piping consistency.
Salt. Balances the sweetness and enhances every flavor in the dough.
Sprinkles and candies. Use festive nonpareils, jimmies, sugar pearls, or small red candies to decorate the wreaths however you like. The pop of color makes them so cute on Christmas cookie trays.

How I Make Spritz Wreath Cookies

(This is a quick overview of how I make spritz wreath cookies, with tips along the way. You will find the full ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.)

Trace circles on parchment. I love using a biscuit cutter to trace faint circles on the parchment because it helps keep each wreath uniform and neat.
Cream the butter and powdered sugar. Beating them until fluffy gives the cookies their classic melt in your mouth texture.
Mix in the egg, cream, and extracts. This creates a silky mixture that makes the dough rich and perfectly pipeable.
Add the dry ingredients. Stir in the flour and salt until you have a smooth dough. If you want colored wreaths, this is the moment to tint the dough.
Pipe the wreaths. Fit your pastry bag with a large star tip and pipe round wreath shapes over your traced circles. Or use a cookie press fitted with the wreath disk.
Decorate before baking. Add sprinkles, sugar pearls, or tiny candies so they bake right into the dough and stay in place.
Bake until just barely golden. Once the edges show the faintest hint of color, remove them. This keeps spritz cookies soft and buttery.

Let them cool completely on the baking sheet to finish setting.

Tips For The Best Spritz Wreath Cookies

Make sure your butter is truly soft, not melty, for the best piping texture

Use a large star tip for the prettiest wreath ridges that hold perfectly in the oven

Sift your flour for smoother dough and cleaner piping lines

Pipe the dough directly onto cool parchment lined sheets so the wreaths keep their shape

Decorate before baking because sprinkles stick better when baked right into the dough

For perfectly shaped wreaths every time, trace circles under your parchment as guides

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet so they stay soft and delicate

What to Serve With Spritz Wreath Cookies

Spritz wreath cookies pair beautifully with:

Hot cocoa
Christmas morning coffee
A holiday cookie platter
Peppermint bark
A winter fruit tray
Eggnog or spiced tea

They are also wonderful arranged in cookie boxes for gifting.

Spritz Wreath Cookies Recipe Variations and Substitutions

Fold in walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, dried fruit, white chocolate chips, etc.

I love baking my wreath cookies until they are just set with barely golden bottoms because it keeps them soft and tender. If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake them for a few extra minutes. Remember that they continue to firm up as they cool.

If you want slightly thicker wreath cookies, pipe a more generous ring of dough or use a wider star tip. This gives each wreath a soft bakery style thickness that looks stunning on cookie trays.

Storing / Freezing Spritz Wreath Cookies

Storing: Keep the spritz wreath cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They stay tender and buttery without drying out too quickly because of the powdered sugar and cream in the dough.
Freezing: Freeze baked cookies in a single layer first, then transfer to freezer bags or containers. They keep up to three months and thaw beautifully at room temperature. You can also freeze the dough tightly wrapped for up to two months.

How to Reheat Spritz Wreath Cookies

If your cookies have been frozen, just let them come to room temperature on the counter. They do not need any heating, but you can warm them in a low oven for two minutes if you like a slightly softer texture.