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Spritz cookie Calories
Buttery, sweet, crisp cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 piece (medium) of Spritz cookie (24 g) has 117 calories. That works out to 486 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.3 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 2.9 µg of Selenium covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Spritz cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 24 g
117
KCAL / 24G
Carbs
16.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
5.1g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 4% · Fat 40%
Spritz cookie nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (24 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 2 Pieces of Spritz cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 24 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 146 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 48 g | 233 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 292 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 72 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 85 g | 413 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 437 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 486 kcal |
Calculated from 486 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spritz cookie
What are spritz cookies made of?
Spritz cookies are usually made from butter, sugar, egg, flour, and flavorings such as vanilla. Their soft dough is pressed through a cookie press or piping tip, which gives them their characteristic ridged shapes before baking.
Why won't my spritz cookies stick to the baking sheet?
Spritz cookies may fail to release from a cookie press if the baking sheet is warm, greased, or covered with parchment. Press the dough directly onto a cool, ungreased metal sheet; the dough needs to grip the surface briefly to form each shape.
Why do spritz cookies spread in the oven?
Spritz cookies often spread when the butter is too soft or the dough is too warm. Use softened, not melted, butter and shape the cookies on a cool baking sheet; chilling the shaped cookies briefly can also help them hold their pattern.
Do you need to chill spritz cookie dough?
Usually, spritz cookie dough should be soft enough to press without chilling first. If it is sticky or the cookies lose their shape, briefly chilling the dough or shaped cookies can help, but very cold dough may become too firm to press.
Can you make spritz cookies without a cookie press?
Yes, you can make spritz cookies without a cookie press by piping the soft dough through a large star tip. The dough must be pliable enough to squeeze; if it is too firm, let it soften slightly before piping.
Why is my spritz cookie dough too hard to press?
Spritz cookie dough is usually too hard to press because it is too cold or contains too much flour. Let it soften at room temperature; if it remains stiff, work in a little softened butter rather than adding liquid that could change its texture.
How do you know when spritz cookies are done?
Spritz cookies are done when their edges are just beginning to turn golden and their tops no longer look wet. They may feel a little soft straight from the oven, but firm up as they cool, so avoid baking them until deeply browned.
How should you store spritz cookies?
Store spritz cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container at room temperature. Keeping them away from moisture and strongly scented foods helps preserve their crisp texture and buttery flavor.
Can you freeze spritz cookies?
Yes, baked spritz cookies freeze well. Once completely cool, layer them in an airtight freezer-safe container with parchment between the layers to protect their shapes, then thaw them at room temperature before serving.
What is the difference between spritz cookies and shortbread?
Spritz cookies are piped or pressed into decorative shapes, while shortbread is usually rolled, cut, or shaped by hand. Both are buttery, but spritz dough typically includes egg, which helps make it soft enough to press.
Spritz cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
39.6µg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.96µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2.88µg · 5% DV
Sodium
70mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.5mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
22mg · 1% DV
Spritz cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Spritz cookie
To burn the 117 calories in 2 piece (medium) (24 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Spritz cookie?
A spritz cookie is made from a buttery dough, commonly with flour, sugar and egg, pressed through a cookie press or piping nozzle into decorative shapes before baking. Its name comes from the German word for “squirt,” and the cookie is especially associated with German-speaking holiday baking traditions. The baked edges turn lightly golden while the centre stays crisp and delicate.
Enjoy it with tea or coffee, or serve it on a holiday biscuit plate; in many homes, it is finished with chocolate or a little jam. It is a sweet, energy-dense treat rather than a filling snack, with 486 calories per 100 g. Smaller cookies make it easy to serve alongside fresh fruit.
How Nutritious Is Spritz cookie?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Spritz cookie Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Spritz cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Spritz cookie Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Spritz cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.34g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.31g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29:1).
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