Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies
Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies are a decadent delight, combining rich chocolate flavor with a buttery texture that melts in your mouth. These cookies feature a crisp exterior and a soft interior, making them perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. Their eye-catching piped design adds elegance to any dessert table, ensuring they’re not just delicious but also visually stunning. Whether you share them with friends or keep them all to yourself, these treats are guaranteed to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe small swirls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set but still soft in the center. Cool on wire racks and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg