Description
Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies are a heavenly treat that melts in your mouth, making them an ideal choice for any gathering or special occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and charming piped design, these cookies stand out on any dessert table. Made with a handful of simple ingredients, they are easy to whip up and can be decorated with colorful sprinkles or maraschino cherries for an extra touch of fun. Whether youβre serving them at a party or gifting them to loved ones, these delightful cookies are sure to impress. Enjoy them fresh or store them for later indulgence; they maintain their incredible taste for days!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 1/3 cup natural or dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons warm milk
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- maraschino cherries
- sprinkles or coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (177Β°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
- Warm milk and dissolve espresso powder; add to the dough until creamy.
- Pipe the dough into shapes on the baking sheets and chill in the refrigerator for 20β30 minutes.
- Bake for 12β15 minutes until edges are set. Cool before dipping in melted chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: Chill piped cookies to prevent spreading during baking. Experiment with different toppings like crushed nuts or citrus zest for variety. Use dairy-free butter for a vegan option while keeping the same rich texture.