Description
Delightful chocolate spritz cookies blend rich cocoa with buttery sweetness, creating a melt-in-your-mouth German holiday classic. Crisp edges and delicate chocolate flavor make these cookies an irresistible treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until fully combined and creating a silky texture.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a cohesive chocolate dough forms.
- Load the dough into a cookie press fitted with your preferred decorative disk.
- Press cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles generously over each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are slightly firm but not darkened.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Check butter temperature: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for perfect cookie texture and easy pressing.
- Master cookie press technique: Practice consistent pressure and angle to create uniform, beautifully shaped cookies.
- Customize decorative options: Swap chocolate sprinkles with colored sugar, chopped nuts, or festive holiday sprinkles for variety.
- Storage secret: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, layering with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg