OXO Good Grips Cookie Press Review - SHOULD YOU BUY THIS? (hint: YES.)

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OXO Good Grips Cookie Press: amzn.to/3Qsx9oS
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Betty Crocker's Cooky Book Spritz Cookies
1c butter or margarine
1/2c sugar
1 egg
1/2tsp salt
1tsp flavoring (I used vanilla and almond)
2 1/4c all purpose flour
heat oven to 400. Mix butter, sugar, egg, salt, and flavoring thoroughly. Work in flour. Using 1/4 of the dough at a time, force dough through cookie press onto ungreased baking sheet in desired shapes. Bake 6 to 9 minutes, or until set but now brown. Makes approximately 5 dozen cookies.
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@whitecastle4305 6 ай бұрын

I have been married for 55 years and my Mother gave me that cookbook, the original Betty Crocker Cooky Book along with cookie sheets, etc. That is also the book my Mom used along with other cookie books.. My recipe for spritz out of that book copyright 1963 calls for 3 egg yolks not a whole egg. So I wonder if over the years they changed the recipe? I wanted a review of that cookie press, so thank you because I needed a new one. A little tip to get the spritz to stick to the pan if you think it is too warm. Take it to the sink, run some cold water over the bottom, dry and continue, that usually works without having to refrigerate the whole pan. Much faster too😉

@susanty3946 Жыл бұрын

Hard to pick a favorite Christmas cookie, but I guess decorated cut out sugar cookies are my favorite just because of all the memories I have of making them as a kid. I also think of how hard it was to decide which one you wanted, even though they all tasted the same. 😅

@catladylily Жыл бұрын

Just ordered this after making a bunch of Christmas cookies using a vintage aluminum cookie press with a screw-type knob. It was hard on my hands and finicky to get consistently-sized cookies. I'm so looking forward to simply clicking a lever. p.s. Spritz crackers with sharp cheddar are the best!

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

I hope you love it!! It was very easy to use. Thank you for the tip about cheddar spritz crackers. Those sound amazing!

@shellymoon7386 6 ай бұрын

My favorite cookie is my mom's pumpkin cookie. They are made with a thick batter instead of a dough. They are delicious! You have inspired me to get out my cookie press!

@pattilloyd6388 3 ай бұрын

Great video, I just bought my oxo cookie press and made my first batch of cookies . was so easy to use, and I appreciated your helpful hints also on the cleaning of the parts. Thank you for sharing, your cookies look delicious

@sarahcompton4134 Жыл бұрын

Great video! My favorite Christmas cookie is the old fashioned ice box cookie. They’re slice and bake cookies and we make a pinwheel design in them and roll them in nuts, sprinkles, or sanding sugar.

@boething 6 ай бұрын

I’ve had his book for years! Spritz cookies are a staple at my house! Thank you!!

@TheFlyingSpaceship Жыл бұрын

Zebra cookies are my favorite! My mom's side of the family is really nostalgic for them so bringing them out during the holidays puts a smile on everyone's face. : )

@hoosiermama3001 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you about the quality of OXO products. I hope they maintain it. My favorite holiday cookie would have to be stained glass cookies, they are beautiful as well as tasty!

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Their customer was also really great the one time I had to contact them. Stained glass cookies are so pretty!

@donnarion1147 8 ай бұрын

First off, I have to apologize - I recommended Spritz cookies and the Mirro Cookie Press on another video that I watched before making my way to this one. I'm glad you've tried both the Spritz and a cookie press. I grew up eating and making Spritz cookies, only at Christmas, and used the tree, wreath, and a poinsettia disc (I don't think you have that one). Your hints and recommendations are excellent. Happiest of holidays upcoming (a year later). P. S. Vanilla is blasphemy! ;-)

@HeidiJohnson01 6 ай бұрын

Perfect timing! Thank you for your thorough review. It was so helpful. I was debating whether I should get the OXO; now I know! I’ve had my Betty Crocker Cookie Book since the early 70’s. It is so beat up!😂 Every Christmas my family looks forward to Russian Teacakes, Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Crinkles, and Thumbprint Cookies. (BTW, those make a nice looking presentation too.) Happy Holidays! 😀

@DCFunBud 8 ай бұрын

Charming and instructive video. At Christmas I love Italian pignolli cookies with amaretto liqueur flavoring.

@paulettedrake2972 6 ай бұрын

I remember making cookies with a cookie press in 1960's. Good memories thank you

@melissalambert7615 7 ай бұрын

Grew up with these cookies. In the 1980's when I really got into cooking I bought one. It's a cheap okay version. Don't bake a lot but considering getting this. Do love these little cookies. Don't have this cookbook but sure have copies of this recipe in many books/cards.

@babycakes1402 7 ай бұрын

I picked up one of these at our local hospice thrift shop & used it for the first time today, it worked wonderfully & so easy :)

@denisej4522 Жыл бұрын

Oh my . . . choosing one favorite? I love the taste and the nostalgia of cut out, frosted sugar cookies. As Susn commented, deciding which cookie to eat is part of the memory. The cookie we make most consistently is a peanut butter blossom. It's our "go-to" contribution when church or other organizations request home baked goods. BTW, they MUST be made with chocolate stars in the center. No pointy kisses allowed! Ha! Ha! Thanks for the review on the press. Thanks as well for sharing your tips - very helpful.. I wonder how many of us are now considering an OXO brand press! I've tried my mom's and my mother-in-law's press. There were some challenges!

@sarahscott1253 7 ай бұрын

My favorite cookie for Christmas is, of course, the Spritz cookie!! I grew up with them, and found I didn't have a recipe, so thanks much!!

@MrJoshfully1 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I love those old fashioned tin Christmas cookie cutters that I used as a child. But so anxious to try my cookie press!! Thank you for this inspiring video ❤️

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Same! We used both cutters and a cookie press when I was a kid. We were a big cookie household during the holidays! Glad you found this inspiring, and I hope you love your press!

@CookingWithNeighbors Жыл бұрын

You and that apron are gorgeous! They look like some superb cookies Anna. Some great tips Anna for anyone using this or buying one. Thanks for the review Anna.

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤ I hope people find my experience with the press useful.

@SandyKH 3 ай бұрын

I usually use the Betty Crocker spritz recipe when I make my spritz cookies. I use both a sawa 2000 and a mercado cookie press. I have a Pampered Chef gun type as well, which makes larger and a nice variety of discs, however, I couldn't get that press to work well at all. Oddly, I find the heart difficult for many presses. Yours looks better than any of my heart recipes. I general, I would recommend using the recipe in each press, but in fact, I use the Betty Crocker one. Sometimes, I spice it up for eggnog flavored or gingerbread spices is an easy fix.

@killabrownell6266 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us. My favorite cookie is no bake cookie we make these every year to put in our gift baskets along with some other cookies.

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

No Bake cookies are great! I like to do mine in bar form with peanut butter, chocolate, and oats.

@deborahwilliams-rowley4281 10 ай бұрын

Good Morning Anna my mom had that book loved making cookies from it, my favorite Christmas cookie is in that book it's the candy cane haven't had one in years love your videos

@cooking_the_books 9 ай бұрын

Many people seem to have fond memories of the candy cane cookies from this book! 😀 I made them once when I was about 12. Maybe I should give them another try this year.

@snookanookazoo3268 Жыл бұрын

Hello Anna.I love thoughs cookies and the first time I have seen how they were made.I make cookies for the neighbors and for my family.Last year we didn't get to gether so I didn't make up the amount that I have in the past.I do the cut out christmas cookie, mexican wedding cake or nut ball,peanutbutter cookie, oatmeal cookie and I have lots of nuts and maybe do carmel corn and think I am going to put store bought spice drops.Anna.Your videos are always so much fun.

@Thepumpkinvinecreek Жыл бұрын

My favorite Christmas cookies are golden tassies, which my mom used to make. They have a cream cheese crust and pecan filling. Soooo good!

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Those sound divine. I love cream cheese based cookies but don't make them nearly enough!

@laurawilliams7122 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Might have to pick up an OXO cookie press this week. Favorite cookie? Definitely a Pecan Snowball Cookie! 😋 Yum!

@MeMe-Moi Жыл бұрын

I have that book (I'm on my second copy as my first disappeared somewhere between my mom and my aunt, lol). My favorite cookie would be a tie between the oatmeal molasses cookie from that book (it's in the historical cookies section) and the drop cookie recipe from that book just because it is so versatile (there are so many variations to that one recipe. It's brilliant!) As for the cookie press, I do want one, but it's on the "when I have time to bake for pleasure" list of kitchen gadgets. I haven't enough time to keep up with the normal cooking and baking (oh the joys of a multi allergy household, lol. Convenience foods mean "I made this on my last day off and froze it"). Cookies are a special occasion thing right now.

@bethap2558 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Now I want one. ☺️. My favorite Christmas cookie would be the kind you made. With sugar sprinkles.

@bethap2558 Жыл бұрын

I was gifted one for Christmas. So excited to use.

@denisesnyder4919 Жыл бұрын

shortbread is my favorite

@janelleclark4458 Жыл бұрын

I have a vintage copy of the Cooky Book and a modern reprint, too--both found at thrift stores. It's such a feast for the eyes! I have a Williams-Sonoma spritz cookie kit which has sat in my cupboard for years and been used exactly once! It worked well, I think, it's just a bit of hassle. Finally vanilla + almond extract has been my secret cookie hack for a long time, it adds so much to sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies, among others!

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

I do wish I had my mom's copy of the Cooky Book, not sure what happened to it. I spent SO much time flipping through it as a kid, it probably fell apart!

@brendakrieger7000 Жыл бұрын

I love homemade peanut butter cookies!. Great review🎅

@CbClark715 6 ай бұрын

My mom would make buckeye candy for the holidays. Those were my favorite, though not a cookie. We moved to Texas and people (most people that are not from Ohio) wouldn't know what a buckey was whenever she would say she was going to make them. When they would ask, she loved replying, "Oh, it's a poisonus nut that grows all over the midwest. I'll give you some!" because she loved to see the reactions. LOL

@cooking_the_books 6 ай бұрын

Buckeyes, I know them well! It was a rite of passage to make buckeyes in middle school Home Ec class. 😄

@southerngirl7425 Жыл бұрын

My favorite 🌲 cookie is.... Rolled pecan balls 😋 thx for the review ♥

@BergenholtzChannel 7 ай бұрын

My favorite cookie is Butterscotch chip cookies.

@SophieInTheSouth 6 ай бұрын

I love this cookie press and have used it every holiday since I purchased it in the States 7 years ago. The Gingerbread Spritz Cookies make beautiful, professional looking gifts for teachers, friends and family and are always appreciated. My tip would be NOT to refrigerate the dough, unless you live in a very hot/humid climate as harder dough puts too much stress on the plastic casing - I've broken two this way. OXO have replaced one and covered postage to Australia which was great as it's become part of my annual holiday ritual.

@paulandbenny Жыл бұрын

I remember my aunt making us wreaths and Christmas tree cookies with her press when we were kids. My favorite Christmas cookie is thumbprints with raspberry jam. (Have you had springerle cookies? They are hard as a rock and tastes like black licorice.They are so good with a cup of hot tea. )

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Ooh I do love a thumbprint cookie. I have had springerle, but it's been a while and I haven't tried to make them on my own.

@risasklutteredkitchen1293 Жыл бұрын

I've had this book for years and have barely used it (I am embarrassed to say). I don't make a lot of holiday cookies, mainly holiday snacks and mixes. I am also pretty famous for my peppermint bark that I have been making for so many years. I also love OXO products and I have quite a few - their Y peeler, their salad spinner, just to name two. They are very good quality and I just got their measuring cups with the measurements on the inside. Love them. My favorite christmas cookie is the decorated sugar cookie with royal icing.

@brookelindenmanrecker6016 Жыл бұрын

Hi Anna! Thank you for such a fun giveaway ☺️ my favorite cookies to make for the holidays are my grandma's buttermilk cookies! I love your channel and always look forward to the next video 💗

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@laurensawyer330 Жыл бұрын

I've been curious about trying a cookie press. Thanks for the review! As for my favorite Christmas cookie, my mother in law's fudge meltaways, followed by Russian teacakes. Both from the Cooky Book (I think). :-)

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

We LOVE Fudge Meltaways over here! I made a video about them last Christmas season, and my Canadian friends and viewers helpfully informed me that the recipe is incredibly close to Nanaimo Bars.

@cookingwithsherry Жыл бұрын

I’ve never used a cookie press but those cookies look amazing . I love oxo products too My favorite Christmas cookie is the cranberry pecan oatmeal cookie that I just made . Yum

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Those cranberry pecan oatmeal cookies look phenomenal!

@cookingwithsherry Жыл бұрын

@@cooking_the_books they are delicious!!!

@lindsayconley7617 Жыл бұрын

Favorite Christmas cookie is apricot kifli. Very similar to kolachky, kifli are Hungarian. Recipe was handed down from my grand-mere (she was French but married a Hungarianan) so I think she got the recipe from his family.

@un4seenbeauty258 7 ай бұрын

New subbie! You are so engaging and genuine. Love your video! Question, how did you get your dough so red?

@cooking_the_books 6 ай бұрын

Hello and WELCOME! ❤ I used gel food coloring, the color is more vibrant.

@joanhawkins8552 Жыл бұрын

I love pecan Sandie, year round. I don't have a particular "Christmas" cookie. Growing up e always made pies mostly.

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Pecan Sandies are so good!

@maraujo600 Жыл бұрын

My favorite cookies are apricot kolachies. Thank you for another good video, love your channel!

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Oooh I love those too! Thank you so much for watching!

@teressebirkett3387 6 ай бұрын

OMG That's so cool. I wonder if they ship to Oz.

@elainejan 5 ай бұрын

Great tips. Thanks 👍😊

@rebeccajustis8826 9 ай бұрын

i know the giveaway is over, but my fave Christmas cookie from my childhood is Russian Tea Cakes. Some people call them Snowballs. They're the best!

@JustinasCountryKitchen Жыл бұрын

Awesome cookie press. I have a antique press that I have had for years. Maybe I need a new press. My favorite holiday cookie is a good traditional sugar cookie.

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

I love a good sugar cookie! My grandma always made hers with almond flavoring.

@JustinasCountryKitchen Жыл бұрын

@@cooking_the_books that sounds great. I add nutmeg to my sugar cookies.

@OldTimeKnowledge Жыл бұрын

OK I totally just bought this with your affiliate link because those cookies you made were so cute 😍 and I really appreciate it all of the tips that you gave. I’ve never used anything like that before so I will look forward to trying it out! I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t even know what spritz cookies were but now I have looked them up and I guess it’s just a butter cookie!

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, THANK YOU! I hope you enjoy the press as much as I do. Yep, just a butter cookie. I've seen spritz recipes that contain cream cheese or cocoa, but I haven't tried them. Thank you for watching!

@OldTimeKnowledge Жыл бұрын

@@cooking_the_books I’m going to be attempting my first batch before the end of the week! I can’t wait! 😃

@bethbeckermeyer1732 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Christmas cookie is called Jamie’s shortbread

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

I love shortbread!

@bettywales6874 Жыл бұрын

I love peanut butter cookies best. Press in a few sprinkles, or m&Ms and boom! they're festive holiday cookies!

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Now you're talking! Easy peasy. 😄

@kristensonger1792 Жыл бұрын

Like everyone has said, it's hard to pick a favorite! But if I did, it would probably have to be either Peanut Butter Blossoms or a chocolate crinkle cookie. I'm all about the chocolate! I also agree with OXO products. I've had pretty good luck with the items that I have purchased from the so far.

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Hi Kristen, you’ve been selected to win the Cooky Book! Please email me at alsbuchholz@gmail.com with your shipping info.

@kristensonger1792 Жыл бұрын

@@cooking_the_books Yay! Thank you so much, how awesome is this!! I can't wait to start making some delicious cookies. I see some other commenters mentioned their favorite cookies from the Cooky Book so of course I am going to have to try them out as well! ☺

@paulaajohnson2597 Жыл бұрын

Yes. It looks like a great gadget.

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

I love it and hope to get a ton of use out of it.

@brendakrieger7000 Жыл бұрын

I remember having to use something similar to this in cooking class in high school. At that time I wasn't impressed. Keep in mind this was over 25 years ago. It was a pain in the behive😋

@danitapowell2291 6 ай бұрын

I have an OXO cookie press, and the handle part broke. I called customer service to order a new part, and they sent me and entire new system. I found that to be excellent customer service.

@cooking_the_books 6 ай бұрын

Aren’t they great? I emailed them to ask where I could buy a replacement carafe for my OXO cold brew maker and they just sent me one. Fantastic customer service!

@vikkidugan1779 Жыл бұрын

Does fudge count? If so, then I have two favorite Christmas cookies: butter cookies and fudge. I don’t have a cookie press but now I want to get one. And I especially like the pro tips. Great review!

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Fudge definitely counts in my book! 😄 Thanks for watching!

@HellenAnaneSarpong-rj5nv 7 ай бұрын

Where can i get some to buy

@dorisbeale4940 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful the heart cookie is the cookie I liked best,thanks for sharing

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

The hearts were my favorites, too!

@kimstitcher1503 Жыл бұрын

My favorite cookie is molasses,plus the spritz cookie❤

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Fantastic choices!

@tamsondarland8951 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Christmas cookie is the pecan sandie cookie. I love my OXO Stainless Steel Mandolin. Definitely well made. I am going to check into the OXO Good Grips Cookie Press it looks like it is also well made and would be lots of fun to make cookies. I would love to win The Cooky Cookbook. Thank you for sharing the complete cookie recipe. 🎄🎄🎄😋😋😋😋

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

I agree, pecan sandies are delicious. We have an OXO mandolin, too! I have to be pretty careful with it, as I have definitely used it a little too enthusiastically and injured myself. 😂

@tamsondarland8951 Жыл бұрын

@@cooking_the_books Ooo Ouch. Great mandolin though.

@bernadeneadams1960 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if it is a cookie, but my favorite is fudge! So yum 🙂

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

I like both cookies AND candies, especially at Christmas, so I say it counts! 😄 thanks for watching!

@DonutDocP Жыл бұрын

My favorite (anytime, but especially Christmas!) cookie would have to be molasses.

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

I love molasses cookies, too!

@katherinereunanen1303 Жыл бұрын

Is this us only or open to international shipping? I don't have a favorite cookie - in USA I always made sugar cookies with my family. In Germany, my friends and I made 3 different recipes from a German Christmas cookie book and shared them. In Finland i have made gingerbread cookies and Christmas tarts. For me it's less about what I'm baking and more the baking experience - music, decorations, movie, friends, cats, smells, etc.

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Agree - I just love the experience of holiday baking!!

@ebgbjo2025 Жыл бұрын

Are the discs themselves also plastic? I bought a vintage cookie press which I love but have to ensure COMPLETE hand drying so rust doesn't accumulate. Booo I usually prefer all metal but not for the cookie press I guess. As far as favorite Christmas cookies, I would say Russian tea cakes, AKA snowball cookies. Love them! What is your absolute favorite?

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

The discs are made of stainless steel. I haven't heard of them rusting in reviews, but I also haven't had my press long enough to find out! 😂 Russan tea cakes, YUM. I have several favorites...date pinwheels, thumbprints, and a chocolate cookie my mom makes. I'm hoping to film a video on that last one. 😄

@Degenxdta 9 ай бұрын

Ise your hair dryer to dry the press

@leslierodriguez9926 Жыл бұрын

Peanut butter blossoms are my favorite. ❤

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

SO good. Always a crowd pleaser!

@brendakrieger7000 Жыл бұрын

I have a video request: would you be able to make a wassail? I believe that's a retro type recipe. I've never had one or made it. I'd be most grateful if you could. I have a male orange tabby named Wassail. The inspiration for the name actually came from the Claymation Christmas special. One of the scenes was about wassailing. Or spreading Christmas cheer. And drinking wassail. ❤💚

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda! I made a spiced punch video last year that was sort of like a non alcoholic wassail. If you don't already follow her, definitely check out Melinda's video over at Unboxing Betty. She made a wassail recipe from the 1971 Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library!

@brendakrieger7000 Жыл бұрын

@@cooking_the_books Cool, I'll check it out

@rosalieholdaway6017 9 ай бұрын

Sweet milk cookies

@deniseokamoto1198 Жыл бұрын

I just used this for the first time and it was a no go !!! I have a great butter recipe from someone who makes hundreds of these. for some reason it was to soft and messy. Help

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

Oh no!! The dough should definitely be soft enough to go through the press but not so soft it’s super sticky. I’d try adding a little more flour, or popping into the first for just a little bit. Not too long if you do refrigerate it, because you don’t want it to harden up too much.

@marcspringer2915 6 ай бұрын

This worked great last year, but now when pushing the depressor, it clicks and doesn't fully advance the dough. It seems like its not catching well internally. Anyone else have the same issue and found a solution? I'd like to make myself some cookies this year :-)

@cooking_the_books 6 ай бұрын

If you haven’t already, try emailing OXO customer service. They were super responsive and helpful when I had a question about one of their other products. 😊

@marcspringer2915 6 ай бұрын

@cooking_the_books I tried after your message, but haven't heard anything yet. Finger crossed. I wonder if anyone else has had a similar issue?

@jenn4youtube Жыл бұрын

I will eat those cookies, therefore I want that cookie press

@cooking_the_books Жыл бұрын

We are definitely having a cookie day in 2023.

@jenn4youtube Жыл бұрын

@@cooking_the_books 💕

@lauraliviola7028 7 ай бұрын

🎄🍪❤❄☃️⭐👍😊

@mirellasvalduz8474 2 ай бұрын

Ho acquistato la pressa per biscotti oxo diversi anni fa è stata in assoluto la migliore che si possa trovare sul mercato . È stata ed è ancora in funzione.. lo scorso anno ne ho acquistata una per fare un regalo prezioso pensavo ,ma purtroppo non ha mai funzionato .non ho nessun riferimento per poter contattare qualcuno che mi possa aiutare..non mi fido di prenderne un altra vista l esperienza cosa mi consigli. Grazie se mi leggi buona giornata mirella

@blukatzen Жыл бұрын

Not interested in your cookie book as I am diabetic. But I can make Keto holiday sugar substitute cookies that probably taste BETTER and are better for you.

@janethagarty2663 Жыл бұрын

I just read this and amazed at the comment. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. Let's lift each other up, not put people down.