Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies! These cookies combine a rich chocolate flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or just a sweet treat at home. With only nine basic ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress family and friends with these beautiful piped delights. Their versatility allows for various decorations, from maraschino cherries to colorful sprinkles, adding a festive touch. Not only are they easy to package for gifts or cookie exchanges, but they also offer a luxurious taste that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g), softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (27g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons warm milk (30ml)
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by making space in the refrigerator for chilling after piping.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter until smooth; add sugar and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla until fully blended.
- Gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
- Warm milk; dissolve espresso powder and add to the dough while mixing on medium speed.
- Pipe dough onto the prepared sheets and chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) while chilling.
- Bake cookies for 12–15 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool on wire racks before dipping in melted chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg