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Easy Chocolate Spritz Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Spritz Cookies

Quick and delightful chocolate spritz cookies made with a buttery dough and cocoa powder, perfect for any occasion without the hassle of a big baking project.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Softened but not melted for best results.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • optional A tiny splash of milk If the dough feels too stiff.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. If the dough is too stiff, add a tiny splash of milk.
Baking
  1. Using a cookie press, press the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet into desired shapes.
  2. Optional: Add sprinkles or coarse sugar on top before baking.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until just set.
  4. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, keep your butter softened and do not chill the dough. Use an ungreased baking sheet for optimum cookie shape retention. Overbaking can lead to dryness.