Chocolate Spritz Cookies

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

Step 3

Add flour, cocoa powder and mix until just combined.

Step 4

Fill the cookie press with this dough and press cookies onto baking trays, lined with parchment paper.Tip: If dough is too soft, cover bowl and chill dough in fridge for 30-40 minutes to make it easier to handle. If dough is too crumbly and a splash of milk or water to make it softer.

Step 5

Chill trays in the freezer for 10 minutes. This is optional but really helps these cookies maintain their shape during baking.

Step 6

Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until cookies are firm along the edges.

Step 7

Allow them too cool down completely in the tray.

Step 8

Then, either dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate or pour some melted chocolate in the center of the cookies and stick some gold sprinkles.

Step 9

Place them on a sheet of wax paper and allow chocolate to set. Enjoy!