Review: Top 3 Cookie Presses for Perfect Holiday Treats

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Cookie presses are a beloved tool in the world of baking, evoking memories of family traditions and delicious treats. While some presses may end up neglected in the kitchen cabinet, the quest for the perfect press continues for many passionate bakers. As a seasoned baker and food writer, I embarked on a mission to test and review seven top-rated cookie presses to uncover the gems among them.

Our Top Picks
Oxo Good Grips Cookie Press Set

Oxo Good Grips Cookie Press Set

OXO’s cookie press was the easiest to use and clean up. It has a non-slip grip on the end to make your fingers less likely to shift while pressing cookies and its metal discs yield clean shapes even on the most intricate designs.
Marcato Atlas Biscuit Maker Cookie Press

Marcato Atlas Biscuit Maker Cookie Press

If you’re baking more than a few batches of cheese straws or spritz cookies a year and need something super durable, Marcato Design’s stainless steel press is for you. While it had a larger margin of error for the first few cookies and was harder to press, it features design details (like two sizes of dough dosage and 20 discs) that serious home bakers will appreciate.
Fante's Easy Cookie Press

Fante's Easy Cookie Press

This press was disappointing for spritz cookies, but it out-pressed every other model for cheese straws. This is the best tool for the job if you’re making large batches of cheese straws or similar baked goods with thick dough and long presses.
Oxo Good Grips Cookie Press Set

Oxo Good Grips Cookie Press Set

What we liked: With a non-slip coating on the handle and tip, this lever-style cookie press was easy to use right out of the box. Its smaller body easily fits into the hands of most bakers. It comes with a small case for storing the discs. This is the cookie press for home bakers who make cookies or cheese straws just a few times a year.
Marcato Atlas Biscuit Maker Cookie Press

Marcato Atlas Biscuit Maker Cookie Press

What we liked:  A worthy splurge, the Marcato Design Atlas Cookie Press is made of sturdy aluminum and has a lever-style dispenser with an adjustable dosage size. It comes with the most design discs (20) of all the presses I tested, including a sunflower, six-point star, and delicate floral wreath. This cookie press is ideal for serious home bakers who make a lot of pressed baked goods, both savory and sweet.
Fante's Easy Cookie Press

Fante's Easy Cookie Press

What we liked: I’ll be frank—this was one of my least favorite cookie presses for cookies. It only has five designs to work with on its “design slider” (there are no discs) and the twist style of dispensing made for very inconsistent cookies. But while many of the other presses struggled with the thick cheese straw dough, Fante handled it beautifully. With some finessing, twist dispensing gave me lots of long, thin straws without any breakage. This is the cookie press for cheese straw enthusiasts.
Oxo Good Grips Cookie Press Set

Oxo Good Grips Cookie Press Set

OXO’s cookie press was the easiest to use and clean up. It has a non-slip grip on the end to make your fingers less likely to shift while pressing cookies and its metal discs yield clean shapes even on the most intricate designs.

Marcato Atlas Biscuit Maker Cookie Press

Marcato Atlas Biscuit Maker Cookie Press

If you’re baking more than a few batches of cheese straws or spritz cookies a year and need something super durable, Marcato Design’s stainless steel press is for you. While it had a larger margin of error for the first few cookies and was harder to press, it features design details (like two sizes of dough dosage and 20 discs) that serious home bakers will appreciate.

Fante's Easy Cookie Press

Fante's Easy Cookie Press

This press was disappointing for spritz cookies, but it out-pressed every other model for cheese straws. This is the best tool for the job if you’re making large batches of cheese straws or similar baked goods with thick dough and long presses.

Oxo Good Grips Cookie Press Set

Oxo Good Grips Cookie Press Set

What we liked: With a non-slip coating on the handle and tip, this lever-style cookie press was easy to use right out of the box. Its smaller body easily fits into the hands of most bakers. It comes with a small case for storing the discs. This is the cookie press for home bakers who make cookies or cheese straws just a few times a year.

Marcato Atlas Biscuit Maker Cookie Press

Marcato Atlas Biscuit Maker Cookie Press

What we liked:  A worthy splurge, the Marcato Design Atlas Cookie Press is made of sturdy aluminum and has a lever-style dispenser with an adjustable dosage size. It comes with the most design discs (20) of all the presses I tested, including a sunflower, six-point star, and delicate floral wreath. This cookie press is ideal for serious home bakers who make a lot of pressed baked goods, both savory and sweet.

Fante's Easy Cookie Press

Fante's Easy Cookie Press

What we liked: I’ll be frank—this was one of my least favorite cookie presses for cookies. It only has five designs to work with on its “design slider” (there are no discs) and the twist style of dispensing made for very inconsistent cookies. But while many of the other presses struggled with the thick cheese straw dough, Fante handled it beautifully. With some finessing, twist dispensing gave me lots of long, thin straws without any breakage. This is the cookie press for cheese straw enthusiasts.

Conclusion

After thorough testing and evaluation, I have identified three standout cookie presses that excel in performance, durability, and ease of use. These presses are sure to become cherished companions in your baking endeavors, helping you create beautiful and delicious cookies for years to come.

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