Description

Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that will elevate any gathering or special occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are as pleasing to the palate as they are to the eye. The unique piping technique allows you to create beautiful swirls and shapes, making them perfect for gifting or showcasing on a dessert table. Easy to make with just nine basic ingredients, these cookies are versatile enough for holiday parties, birthdays, or simply as an indulgent snack at home. Customize them with toppings like maraschino cherries or colorful sprinkles for an added touch of flair. Enjoy these sweet piped delights that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
1/3 cup (27g) natural or dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk, warm
1 teaspoon espresso powder
4 ounces (113g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
maraschino cherries
sprinkles or coarse sugar

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Instructions

Prepare your workspace and chill a baking sheet in the refrigerator.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Gradually combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
Warm milk and dissolve espresso powder before adding it to the dough; mix until creamy.
Fill a piping bag with dough and pipe swirls onto lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
Chill piped cookies for 20–30 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are set.
Cool on baking sheets before dipping in melted chocolate and adding toppings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
Calories: 98
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 25mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg