Description
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies! These delightful cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon snack. With a combination of cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate, each bite offers an indulgent flavor that’s sure to please chocolate lovers. The unique piping technique not only enhances their visual appeal but also contributes to a tender texture reminiscent of shortbread. With just nine simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create these sweet treats that are ideal for sharing or gifting. Customize with colorful sprinkles or cherries for that extra flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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) warm milk
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 4 ounces (113g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- maraschino cherries
- sprinkles or coarse sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your space by making room in the refrigerator for a baking sheet.
- Line 2–3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Warm milk and dissolve espresso powder; add to dough and mix until creamy.
- Fit a piping bag with a large tip and pipe dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) while the cookies chill.
- Bake cookies for about 12–15 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg