Christmas Butter Cookies
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With their perfect balance of buttery goodness and rich, velvety chocolate, our chocolate-dipped Christmas butter cookies are sure to elevate your festive experience.
Chocolate Dipped Butter Cookies
Classic and buttery, these cookies are the epitome of comfort and perfect for cozy winter nights.
These crafted cookies are a holiday staple that will leave you craving for more.
With their perfect balance of buttery goodness and rich, velvety chocolate, our chocolate-dipped Christmas butter cookies are sure to elevate your festive experience.
As we gear up for the holiday season, what could be more delightful than the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air?
Our Christmas Butter Cookies deliver on both flavor and texture.
The buttery flavor and delicate texture are sure to leave you wanting more, while the rich chocolate coating takes it to another level of indulgence.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Christmas Butter Cookies are the perfect holiday treat.
- The blend of butter and sugar creates the perfect buttery taste and texture.
- Chocolate-dipping takes butter cookies to a whole new level of indulgence.
- Perfect for a cookie exchange or teacher’s gift.
- Enjoy and share these cookies during the holiday season.
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 10-12 minutes
Inactive time: 20 minutes
Servings: 40-48 cookies
This recipe calls for the cookie dough to chill once piped on the parchment.
If you bake without chilling, the cookies are likely to lose the ridges from the star tip and spread slightly.
What’s Needed
- Flour
- Salt
- Butter
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Egg
- Milk
- White chocolate chips
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sprinkles
For exact measurements, please see the printable recipe card below.
How to make Chocolate Dipped Butter Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Cream until smooth.
Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Add in the flour and salt and mix thoroughly. Stop the machine, scrape down the sides, and mix again.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe small spirals on your parchment-lined baking sheets. Allow to chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until no longer shiny and the edges are set.
Allow to cool completely before removing from the parchment.
Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe dish and heat in 30-second increments and still well between each interval until smooth. Repeat with the white chocolate. Be careful not to overheat as the chips can scorch easily.
Lift each cookie off the parchment and hold it on one edge.
Dip about 1⁄2 of the cookie in the melted chocolate. Place back on the parchment and decorate with the sprinkles.
Repeat with the remaining cookies using both the chocolate and white chocolate.
Enjoy!
Why Dip?
First things first, why bother with dipping butter cookies in chocolate in the first place? Well, not only does it add an extra layer of sweetness, but it also enhances the texture of the cookie. The smooth, velvety chocolate perfectly complements the delicate crumbly texture of our butter cookies, creating a match made in heaven.
Flavor Combinations
But we don’t stop there. The real fun begins with the flavor combinations.
Our chocolate-dipped butter cookies can be made in a variety of flavors that will take your taste buds on a wild ride.
From classic milk chocolate to rich dark chocolate, there’s a flavor for every chocolate lover.
And for those feeling a little more adventurous, why not try white chocolate with a hint of peppermint or our dark chocolate with a touch of sea salt?
“Life is uncertain, but chocolate-dipped butter cookies are always a good idea.” – Anonymous
How should I store the Christmas Butter Cookies?
To maintain their freshness and flavor, we recommend storing the Christmas Butter Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last up to one week. If you prefer a chewier texture, you can store them in the refrigerator.
Printable Recipe Card and Nutritional Values
Christmas Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c flour
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 c butter
- 1/4 c sugar
- 2 t vanilla
- 1 egg
- 3 T milk
- 1/2 c white chocolate chips
- 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 c sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Cream until smooth.
- Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour and salt and mix thoroughly. Stop the machine, scrape down the sides, and mix again.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe small spirals on your parchment-lined baking sheets. Allow to chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until no longer shiny and the edges are set.
- Allow to cool completely before removing from the parchment.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe dish and heat in 30-second increments and still well between each interval until smooth. Repeat with the white chocolate. Be careful not to overheat as the chips can scorch easily.
- Lift each cookie off the parchment and hold it on one edge. Dip about 1⁄2 of the cookie in the melted chocolate.
- Place back on the parchment and decorate with the sprinkles. Repeat with the remaining cookies using both the chocolate and white chocolate.
- Let harden before serving.
Nutrition
But Wait, There’s More
If you’re feeling generous, our Christmas Butter Cookies will make the perfect gift for your loved ones. Who wouldn’t love a box of these melt-in-your-mouth treats? You’ll be the talk of the town with your thoughtful and delicious present.
Conclusion
Picture this: it’s a snowy afternoon, and you’re curled up by the fire with a steaming cup of cocoa.
The only thing missing? A plate of warm, buttery Christmas Butter Cookies, of course.
Trust us, these cookies are the missing piece to complete your festive season.
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