Chocolate Spritz Cookies
Delightful Chocolate Spritz Cookies with rich chocolate flavor and beautiful shapes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Decorating
- Melting chocolate For dipping the cookies.
- Colorful sprinkles For topping the dipped cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Shaping and Baking
- Using a cookie press or piping bag, pipe the dough onto ungreased baking sheets in desired shapes.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, keeping a close eye during the last few minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
Decoration
- For an extra special treat, dip the cooled cookies in melted chocolate, then sprinkle colorful toppings before the chocolate sets.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Consider adding different flavors or decorations to enhance the chocolate flavor.