Description
Delicious Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies You’ll Love to Bake
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened for a creamy texture)
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar (sweetens and helps achieve chew)
- 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
- 1.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract (enhances flavor)
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (provides chocolate flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (balances sweetness)
- 2 Tablespoons Warm milk (for creamy consistency)
- 1 teaspoon Espresso powder (optional for flavor depth)
- 4 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped, optional for dipping)
- Maraschino cherries (for color and surprise)
- Sprinkles or coarse sugar (for topping and crunch)
Instructions
- Begin by clearing space in your refrigerator for a baking sheet to chill the shaped cookies for about 20-30 minutes.
- Line 2–3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until it’s very soft and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar to the butter. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and well-creamed, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and pure vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until fully combined, about 1 minute.
- On low speed, add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Once incorporated, increase to high speed and beat until completely combined.
- Warm the milk and mix in the espresso powder until dissolved. Add this mixture to the dough and beat on medium speed until it’s creamy and pipeable.
- Fit a piping bag with a large piping tip. Pipe 1- to 2-inch swirls or lines onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each swirl or sprinkle with colorful sprinkles or coarse sugar.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the refrigerator and chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and dip the cooled cookies, topping with extra sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Baking Cookies