Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies. With just nine simple ingredients, these cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream come true, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich cocoa flavor. Perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home—these elegant cookies resemble classic shortbread, delivering a satisfying crunch with each bite. The secret to their beautiful shape lies in chilling the dough before baking, ensuring they hold their form while developing a tender center and crisp edges. Decorate them with sprinkles or fresh fruit for an extra touch of flair and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 1/3 cup natural or dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons warm milk
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt on low speed.
- Mix warm milk with espresso powder, then add to the dough; blend until creamy.
- Fill a piping bag with cookie dough and pipe onto lined baking sheets.
- Chill the piped cookies for 20–30 minutes before baking in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 12–15 minutes.
- Allow to cool before dipping in melted chocolate and decorating as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg