Chocolate Spritz Cookies
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Chocolate Spritz Cookies
Description
This recipe starts by creaming softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. An egg and vanilla extract are added for richness and flavor. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt, combined gently to form a chocolate dough suitable for pressing. Using a cookie press, dough shapes are formed on lined baking sheets and baked at 350°F for a short time until just set, maintaining a tender texture.
Once cooled, the cookies are dipped halfway into melted white or dark candy melts and sprinkled with festive holiday decorations. The candy melts add a sweet, colorful contrast to the cocoa cookie base.
After drying completely, the cookies can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container for a few days. They offer a classic holiday cookie experience with rich chocolate flavor and decorative appeal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces white candy melts or dark candy melts
- 3/4 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
- Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a mixer and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder and salt. Beat on low speed until just combined.
- Fill the cookie press with dough and press cookies onto the prepared sheet pans.
- Bake each pan for 5-7 minutes or until just set. Cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely.
- After all cookies have cooled, place the dark and white candy melts into two bowls. Microwave one bowl at a time in 30 second increments until melted, stir until smooth.
- Dip the cookies halfway into the chocolate and decorate with sprinkles. If the dipping chocolate starts to harden, microwave for a few seconds to re-melt.
- Let dry completely, then serve, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from Hershey's, ensuring a reliable cookie dough and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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