The Best Cookie Presses: 6 Compared (and One to Skip)

RBE top pick

OXO Good Grips Cookie Press with Disk Storage Case

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The OXO is the easiest to load and clean, with a ratcheting lever and mostly dishwasher-safe parts. The Wilton gives the same 12-shape range at a budget tier if you are happy to hand wash.

A cookie press turns soft spritz dough into trees, wreaths and flowers with one pump or squeeze, which is why it comes out of the cupboard every holiday season. The main differences are the action (ratcheting lever, trigger or twist knob), how many discs you get, whether the barrel is plastic or metal, and how much of it can go in the dishwasher. We compared six presses from six different makers using their own pages and booklets. Two are clear buys, three suit particular bakers, and one is better left alone.

RBE top pick

OXO

OXO Good Grips Cookie Press with Disk Storage Case

Buy it

A ratcheting lever, a quick-release plunger and a mostly dishwasher-safe body make it the easiest press here to load and clean.

Best for: First-time spritz bakers who want the least fuss from loading to cleanup.

$$ · mid-range

Why we like it

• The ratcheting lever releases one cookie per pump, so the dough count stays predictable from the first cookie to the last.
• The barrel, bottom ring and 12 stainless steel disks are listed as dishwasher safe in the maker's booklet.
• A clear barrel, a non-slip base and a storage case for the disks round out a well-thought-out kit.

Know before buying

• The top and plunger are hand wash only, so it is not a full toss-it-in-the-dishwasher tool.
• Twelve disks is fewer than the 20-disc metal presses, though extra seasonal disk sets are sold separately.
• The maker says it is not recommended for store-bought refrigerated dough, so you need a proper room-temperature spritz dough.

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Wilton

Wilton Simple Success Cookie Press, 13-Piece

Buy it

A trigger press with a clear barrel and 12 discs, and the cheapest way into spritz cookies here.

Best for: Casual holiday bakers who want a full set of shapes without spending much.

$ · budget

Why we like it

• The soft-touch trigger and ergonomic handle are built for the repetitive squeeze a big batch needs.
• The ultra-clear barrel shows when the dough is running low.
• Twelve discs cover classic spritz shapes plus seasonal ones like a pumpkin, turkey, wreath and snowman.

Know before buying

• Wilton's page says to wash in warm, soapy water and does not list dishwasher safety.
• The page does not state the barrel or disc material.
• The listing does not describe how loading works or include a storage case for the discs.

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King Arthur

King Arthur Spritz Cookie Press (Red, All Metal)

It depends

An all-metal press with 20 discs and a twist knob that sets cookie size, for people who bake spritz every year.

Best for: Dedicated bakers who press cookies every season and want a durable metal tool.

$$$ · premium

Why we like it

• The page calls it all metal, which gives it a sturdier feel than the plastic-barrel presses.
• Twenty discs give the widest shape range of the presses here with a published disc count.
• A twist knob adjusts cookie sizing.

Know before buying

• It sits in the premium tier, well above the plastic presses.
• The page does not publish dimensions, capacity or dishwasher guidance in the text we could load.
• You cannot see the dough level through a metal barrel.

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Norpro

Norpro Cookie / Icing Press Gun 3300

It depends

An aluminum press that comes with 20 discs and 4 icing tips, for bakers who also want to pipe.

Best for: Budget-minded bakers who want many disc shapes plus a few icing tips.

$ · budget

Why we like it

• Twenty discs and 4 icing tips come in one kit.
• The body is aluminum and the page gives a 1 cup capacity.
• The listed weight of 1.03 pounds is light for a metal press.

Know before buying

• Norpro recommends hand washing and does not state dishwasher safety.
• The page does not describe the pressing mechanism or how to load it.
• No disc storage case is listed.

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Kuhn Rikon

Kuhn Rikon Clear Cookie Press

It depends

A clear-barrel press with a 2-year guarantee, but the maker's page leaves out the disc count and the mechanism.

Best for: Buyers who already like the brand and will check the box contents before they buy.

$$ · mid-range

Why we like it

• The clear barrel lets you see the dough level.
• A dishwasher icon appears under Suitable For on the maker page.
• A 2 Years Guarantee icon is shown on the listing.

Know before buying

• The page does not state the number of discs or icing tips.
• It does not name the barrel material or describe the pressing mechanism.
• At 1.61 pounds it is heavier than the Norpro 3300, the only other press here with a published weight.

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We'd skip it

Fante's

Fante's Nana Anna's Easy Cookies Cookie Press

Skip it

A hand-crank press with only 4 shapes and hand-wash care, so it covers far less than its rivals.

Best for: Someone who specifically wants a few Italian-style cookie shapes, not a holiday spritz set.

$ · budget

Why we like it

• The long handle and rotary plunger make firm dough easier to push.
• It disassembles for easier cleaning.
• It carries a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Know before buying

• It makes only 4 traditional shapes, with no holiday designs on offer.
• Hand wash only, with no dishwasher-safe parts.
• The material, capacity and any icing tips are not published.

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How we judged the field

Five things matter in a cookie press. The action decides how tired your hand gets and how consistent the cookies are: a ratcheting lever or trigger beats a plain push. The disc count and the shapes decide how much variety you get. The barrel material decides whether you can see the dough and how sturdy the tool feels. Care guidance decides how much cleanup you face, and loading ease decides whether you will bother using it again next year. We only credit a feature the maker’s own page or booklet states, and mark everything else as not published.

The field splits into plastic-barrel presses with clear barrels and 12 discs, metal presses with 20 discs, and one hand-crank design. We picked six from six different makers to cover each type: OXO, Wilton, King Arthur, Norpro, Kuhn Rikon and Fante’s. Spritz dough is buttery and soft, so if you are mixing it yourself, our stand mixer and hand mixer reviews cover the tools that handle it.

OXO’s press is the one we would hand a first-timer. The lever ratchets, so every pump releases one cookie and you move on to the next spot on the sheet. The maker’s booklet walks through loading: twist off the bottom ring, drop a disk in, fill the barrel, twist the top back on and pump until dough comes out evenly, with the first cookie possibly uneven. A quick-release button lets you pull the plunger up when it is time to refill. Care is where it pulls ahead: the barrel, bottom ring and the 12 stainless steel disks are dishwasher safe, while the top and plunger are hand wash only. The non-slip base and clear barrel are sensible touches, and the disks live in a storage case so they do not wander. OXO says it is not recommended for store-bought refrigerated dough, so use a proper room-temperature spritz recipe. Twelve disks cover the basics, with extra seasonal sets sold separately. It suits anyone who bakes spritz once or twice a year and wants the cleanup to be painless.

Wilton’s Simple Success is the budget way into spritz cookies. It uses a soft-touch trigger with an ergonomic handle, which is the squeeze-style action many people know from caulking guns, and the barrel is ultra-clear so you can see when the dough is low. Twelve discs cover classic spritz shapes plus seasonal ones: Christmas tree, wreath, snowman, pumpkin and turkey, along with a dot pattern, doily, pinwheel, heart, starburst, sunburst and biscuit. The trade-offs are in what the page does not say. Wilton’s instructions are to wash in warm, soapy water and rinse and dry thoroughly, with no dishwasher claim, and the barrel and disc material are not listed. There is no disc case mentioned either, so keep the discs in a zip bag. For a household that presses cookies a few times a year, that is an easy trade. It is the pick for casual bakers, kids helping out and anyone who wants the full shape range without a big outlay.

King Arthur’s red press is the all-metal option. The page says it is all metal for a sturdy feel, ships with 20 discs and has a twist knob that adjusts cookie sizing. That knob is a real convenience if you want smaller bite-size cookies one batch and larger ones the next. The price is the catch: it sits in the premium tier, well above the plastic-barrel presses. The text we could load did not publish dimensions, capacity or dishwasher guidance, so check the care tab before you buy if cleanup matters to you. A metal body also means you cannot see how much dough is left, so you will track it by the batch. Compared with the OXO and Wilton, you are paying for build feel and shape variety, not for easier loading or cleanup. It suits the person who presses cookies every December, wants one tool for years and enjoys having 20 discs to choose from.

Norpro’s 3300 is an aluminum press that comes with 20 discs and 4 icing tips, so it works as both a cookie press and a small piping tool. The page lists a 1 cup capacity, a weight of 1.03 pounds and an item footprint of roughly 8.5 by 6 by 2 inches. Norpro recommends hand washing and does not state dishwasher safety. What the page does not tell you is how the pressing mechanism works or how to load it, which makes it harder to judge for a first-time user than the OXO, whose booklet shows every step. There is also no mention of a disc storage case. If you like the idea of piping rosettes and borders with the included tips as well as pressing shapes, this is a lot of tool for a modest outlay. If your priority is quick cleanup or a clear barrel, one of the plastic-barrel presses fits better. It is for budget-minded bakers who want many shapes and a few tips, and who are comfortable washing by hand.

Kuhn Rikon’s Clear Cookie Press is a case where the brand is better known than the listing is detailed. The maker’s page shows a clear press with dimensions of 10.25 by 5.75 by 2.25 inches, a weight of 1.61 pounds, a dishwasher icon under Suitable For and a 2 Years Guarantee icon. It does not state the number of discs or icing tips, the barrel material or how the pressing mechanism works, so those are open questions we cannot answer for you. The 1.61 pound weight is above the Norpro’s listed 1.03 pounds. Because so much is unpublished, this is a depends pick: it can be a fine press, but check the box contents and the mechanism before you commit. Compare it directly with the OXO, which spells out its disk count, its ratcheting lever and exactly which parts can go in the dishwasher. It suits buyers who already trust the brand and will confirm the contents on the listing or the box.

Fante’s Nana Anna’s press is the one to skip. It is built for traditional Italian cookies, with a long handle and rotary plunger that push firm dough, and it comes in 4 shapes the page does not name. That is a very different tool from a holiday spritz set: you will not find a tree, wreath or snowman here, and the page lists no icing tips or disc case. Care is hand wash only, though it does disassemble for easier cleaning, and the barrel is 8 inches long and 2-1/4 inches across. The material and capacity are not specified. The one-year manufacturer’s warranty is a plus, but the narrow shape range is the deciding factor, since both the OXO and Wilton give you 12 shapes for the same kind of effort. If you specifically want a few traditional Italian shapes, it can do that job. For anyone shopping for a holiday spritz press, it is the least flexible choice on this list, and we would pass.

OXO Good Grips Cookie Press with Disk Storage Case vs Wilton Simple Success Cookie Press, 13-Piece: which should you buy?

The OXO and Wilton both give you 12 discs and a clear barrel, so the choice comes down to action and care. The OXO ratchets one cookie per pump and lists the barrel, ring and disks as dishwasher safe. The Wilton uses a soft-touch trigger and sits at a budget tier, but Wilton’s page only says to wash in warm, soapy water.

Pick the OXO if you will use the press every year and want the easiest cleanup and the disk storage case. Pick the Wilton if you press cookies occasionally and want to keep the cost down. Either one will make a good spritz cookie from the right dough.

Who should buy which

• First-time spritz bakers: the OXO Good Grips Cookie Press with Disk Storage Case. Ratcheting lever, clear barrel and a booklet that lists which parts are dishwasher safe.
• Budget shoppers: the Wilton Simple Success Cookie Press, 13-Piece. Twelve discs and a clear barrel at the lowest cost tier here.
• Serious holiday bakers: the King Arthur Spritz Cookie Press (Red, All Metal). All-metal body, 20 discs and a knob that adjusts cookie size.
• Bakers who also pipe icing: the Norpro Cookie / Icing Press Gun 3300. Comes with 20 discs and 4 icing tips in one aluminum kit.
• Brand loyalists: the Kuhn Rikon Clear Cookie Press. Clear barrel, dishwasher icon and 2-year guarantee, but confirm the box contents first.

What to look for

• Action: A ratcheting lever or soft-touch trigger spares your hand over a big batch, while a twist knob mainly sets cookie size.
• Disc count: Twelve discs cover the classics, and 20 gives more variety if you like to rotate shapes.
• Barrel material: A clear barrel shows the dough level, while a metal barrel feels sturdier but hides it.
• Dishwasher guidance: Read the maker’s care notes, because some parts of a press may be dishwasher safe while others are hand wash only.
• Ease of loading: Look for a press that comes apart in a few steps, with a clear way to pull the plunger back for refills.
• Icing tips and storage: Tips add piping options, and a disc case keeps small parts together between seasons.

Our final take

For most bakers the OXO Good Grips Cookie Press is the one to buy. It has a ratcheting lever, a clear barrel, 12 stainless steel disks and a case, and the maker lists the barrel, ring and disks as dishwasher safe. The Wilton Simple Success is the budget answer with the same disc count. Choose the King Arthur if you want an all-metal press with 20 discs, or the Norpro 3300 if icing tips appeal to you. Check the Kuhn Rikon box contents before buying, and pass on the Fante’s press unless four traditional shapes are exactly what you want.

Deciding between the top two? See our head-to-head: OXO Good Grips Cookie Press with Disk Storage Case vs Wilton Simple Success Cookie Press, 13-Piece.

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