Chocolate Spritz Cookies

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Servings: 36 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Classic buttery chocolate cookies pressed into elegant shapes, perfect for holiday gatherings and festive treats.
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Chocolate Spritz Cookies

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 36 Calories: 232.9

Description

These Chocolate Spritz Cookies are a timeless holiday favorite, featuring a rich, dark chocolate flavor and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with melted unsweetened chocolate and a whipped egg white for lightness, the dough is pressed through a cookie press to create intricate, decorative shapes. They bake quickly into crisp, delicate cookies that hold their form beautifully. Ideal for Christmas cookie exchanges, winter parties, or simply as an elegant afternoon tea accompaniment, these cookies bring a touch of traditional elegance to any table. Their simple ingredients and straightforward method make them a reliable choice for bakers of all skill levels.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or spraying with cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened margarine, sugar, egg white, melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Gradually add the flour to the bowl, beating on low speed until the dough comes together and is smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently with a rubber spatula.
  5. Transfer the dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired template shape.
  6. Press the cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and just set. Do not overbake.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 232.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.9g40%
Saturated Fat 8.2g41%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 384.4mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, spritz, cookies, baking, holiday, christmas, dessert, cookie press, classic, chocolate chip, easy, party, treats, snacks, vanilla, egg white, margarine, unsweetened chocolate, decorative, crispy
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