Description
Enjoy these delicious and festive treats perfect for any holiday celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Melted chocolate for drizzling or dipping
- Festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well mixed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape Cookies: Fill a cookie press with the dough and press cookies onto the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are set but not browned. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate: Once cooled, drizzle or dip the cookies in melted chocolate and decorate with festive sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature to properly cream with sugar for a lighter texture.
- For best results, chill the dough slightly if it becomes too soft while pressing.
- Adjust baking time slightly if cookies are smaller or larger.
- Use high-quality chocolate for dipping to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie