How to Make Chocolate Press Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more satisfying than biting into a perfectly baked chocolate press cookie. These sweet treats are a favorite for many, and it's easy to see why. With their rich, chocolatey flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are simply irresistible. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make, so even novice bakers can whip up a batch in no time.

Chocolate press cookies are a classic holiday dessert, but they are delicious all year round. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or...

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Ingredients

  • ⅝ cup shortening
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 1 beaten egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup multicolored candy sprinkles (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 45
  • Yield: 45 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, and stir in vanilla and milk. Combine the flour, cocoa, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Fill cookie press, and press onto ungreased baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    84 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 28mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 22mg