Classic Chocolate Dipped Butter Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Enjoy classic chocolate dipped butter cookies, the perfect Christmas treat for dessert platters, parties, or gifting. Buttery, chocolatey, and festive, each bite celebrates the spirit of the season. Save & click.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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3 large egg yolks
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract or almond extract
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2 tablespoons milk
→ Decorative Finish
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10 ounces Ghirardelli chocolate wafers, optional
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat unsalted butter with granulated sugar on medium speed until thoroughly combined and fluffy.
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Add egg yolks along with the vanilla or almond extract and continue to beat until evenly blended.
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Reduce mixer speed and gradually add all-purpose flour and salt. Mix until just incorporated, forming a soft dough.
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Pour in milk and mix until the dough holds together and achieves a smooth, pliable texture.
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Divide dough and shape cookies as desired. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake one tray at a time for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are just golden.
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Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Melt chocolate wafers in a heatproof bowl. Dip cooled cookies halfway into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on a lined baking sheet and add sprinkles if desired. Allow chocolate to set.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Bake cookies on a room-temperature tray to prevent excess spreading. Dip only cooled cookies in chocolate for best results.