Description
Indulge in these delightful Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies that are both visually appealing and delicious. With a rich cocoa flavor and a buttery texture, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for piping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Add milk as needed to achieve the right piping consistency.
- Pipe the Cookies: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large open star or round tip. Pipe shapes onto the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until just set. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed nuts or sprinkles.
- Avoid overmixing or overheating the butter to maintain cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
