Cookie Press Kit, Includes Storage Case with 25 Seasonal Discs & 8 Icing Tips, Plus FREE Recipes, Helpful Tips and How To Use Videos. DKST Kitchen's Highest Quality Spritz Dough Gun Biscuit Maker

I purchased this cookie press kit as a Christmas gift for my daughter who loves to bake. She has not received it yet so this review is "pre-use". Therefore, my review is geared towards potential "gifters" rather than from someone who has actually used the product. After opening the package and viewing the contents, it was obvious to me that it is of the highest quality. Lots of shiny metal - real metal, not chrome plated plastic - some of the metal (stainless steel) polished to a very high degree and some of the metal chrome plated. Maybe I am old-fashioned, but real metal is a big deal to me and shouts out real loud "VERY HIGH QUALITY". The "kit" is beautifully packaged in a case with pre-formed spots for the cookie press and all of its accessories. And it looks like a durable storage case that can stand the test of time. Lots of parts (= lots of different style cookies) but all of apparently highest quality. This is a pricey cookie press kit compared to others that I researched on Amazon as well as several other websites. But as the saying goes, "You get what you pay for." For me, I would rather spend more money on something really good and high quality like this than have a dozen of the cheaper ones that will last about one bake. One other thing - a few weeks after purchasing this cookie press kit from the seller, DKST Kitchen, I received a very nice postcard in the mail from the owners of DKST, a husband/wife team based out of Tasmania (Google it - it's not anywhere on this side of the planet). They thanked me for my purchase and personally signed the card. I have never in my life (I am 65 years old) received such a personal "thank you" card for purchasing something, and for this reason, as well as my perception of this kits' outstanding quality, I really feel that you can't go wrong with their cookie press kit.

This product turned an event that was enjoyed in previous years into an absolute nightmare. I literally cut two fingers trying to re-assemble the top piece (the piston piece would repeatedly get jammed in the top at an awkward angle when the product was unscrewed). Directions for assembly are confusing, and the amount of torque needed to squeeze a cookie out hurt my wrists. The dough was continually jammed at the bottom, ended up re-doing many cookies because the cookie press did not form the dough into a shape. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that there was some sort of black, grease-like substance that I think came out of the top portion of the press. (and yes, I washed it all before using it.) I had to throw out some cookie batter because this black stuff got in it.The one good thing I will say is that all the components fit nicely into the box when you want to return it.

My first time I used this it was a little difficult to continually push the cookie out. It seems like the lever moves away from the notches on the rod with each pump. I had to constantly push the lever back in the notch to continue to press the cookie. Maybe with some practice it will be better. Other than that I like the number of discs and that it has pastry tips. The case is very nice too it keeps everything organized. Another nice thing is that I emailed some questions when I was first using this and I got an immediate response. I wonder if anyone else has had this problem with the lever and the notches? I have only had time to use this product once but I will be using it again soon to make cookies for Christmas. Hopefully I won’t have the problem with the lever/notches.

First I would like to say this is an awesome tool, I have had in the past my mothers hand me down screw top cookie press, an electric one, and one from pampered chef. Spritz cookies have been some of my families favorites for years. That being said when I saw this press I thought I’d give it a try and what a difference! Although I did not receive any recipe booklet or instructions with it I played around with it until i figured out the trigger but I have not figured out how to make the cookies bigger or smaller. Any help you can send would be greatly appreciated . All in all this is without a doubt the best press ever. I thank you and as does my family they Love their spritz cookies!

When we first got this, it looked great. WE thought okay, this will be a great tool. Then we used it. The first 12 or so through the press came out well and had good shape. Then we noticed that the press stopped pressing when we squeezed the handle. And of course, no cookies coming out. So we took it apart, refilled it and tried again. Once again, no cookies and now we saw that the plunger was not moving when we squeezed the handle. Not good, failure already. Then we saw why. The spring under the handle that is supposed to activate and move a cog to the next spot on the plunger was not working. In short, total failure of the mechanics of the device. Unable to repair. Returned for refund. Bottom line, cheaply made, even though it looks sturdy. It is NOT STURDY.

Going to give this 3 stars right off the bat due to the price point ($42.95) and the amount of plastic components present. I've had at least 4 cookie presses, they all break, and they were all cheaper than this one and had no plastic. Also, just while manipulating this thing empty, I felt like I was about to break the regulator. I had turned it to 1 and then could not get it back to 2! This will be tested out on shortly and I will update this review then.

I purchased this to make Cheese Straws for the holidays. I have had several Cookie Press Kits before with every single one breaking. I have read this is a common problem with the less expensive kits. Upon doing research, I discovered this Cookie Press Kit is more sturdy and capable to handle the thick dough of Cheese Straws. It does! This was the first time ever in all my years of making Cheese Straws that I have ever made beautiful straws. I cannot begin to explain my joy because I really thought I would never find the right Cookie Press for my Cheese Straws. I would recommend this Cookie Press Kit very highly.