Okay, so I finally got my hands on this FANTEXY cookie press gun and OMG it's a game-changer! The blue color is so cute in my kitchen.
First off - the stainless steel feels SO sturdy. I've used plastic ones before that cracked after a few uses, but this one? Total tank status. And it came with SO many attachments - 13 cookie discs AND 8 piping tips?! My inner baking nerd was squealing.
Used it for Christmas cookies last weekend and here's the tea: the ergonomic handle saved my wrist from cramping (bless). The discs clicked in super easy, though the bottom ones took a tiny bit of wiggling. Pro tip: chill your dough first for cleaner shapes!
Cleanup was... well, not my fave part (when is it ever?). The included brush is kinda wimpy, but my bottle brush worked magic. Just wish the mechanism felt a bit sturdier - I'm gentle with it because I want this baby to last.
PSA to parents: my niece (10) used it with minimal supervision and didn't destroy my kitchen! That's basically a miracle. She made these adorable star cookies that looked almost professional. Almost.
Is it perfect? Nah. But for the price and all the accessories? 10/10 would recommend to my baking besties. Just maybe wait for a sale if you're on a budget!