Chocolate-Dipped Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Dipped Christmas Tree Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 Egg, At Room Temperature; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon All-purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; 6 ounces, weight Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 1/2 teaspoons Peppermint Extract (optional); FOR DECORATION; Christmas Cookie Sprinkles

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Egg, At Room Temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon All-purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
6 ounces, weight Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 teaspoons Peppermint Extract (optional)
FOR DECORATION
Christmas Cookie Sprinkles

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Note this requires at least 2 1/2 hours of refrigeration time for the dough, so plan ahead.
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For the cookies:
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add egg and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Mix in vanilla.
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In a bowl combine flour, cornstarch, salt and baking soda, then add it into the sugar-butter mixture. Mix until incorporated.
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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
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Unwrap dough and place it on your work surface. Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out Christmas tree shaped cookies using a cookie cutter. Place cookies onto parchment paper lined baking sheets, spacing them an inch or so apart. Chill cookies for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C). Bake cookies for 10-13 minutes until they start to turn golden. Be careful not to over bake. Remove from oven. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
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For the chocolate ganache:
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In a saucepan over medium heat, bring heavy cream to almost a boil and remove from heat. Place chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Pour cream over chocolate chips, stirring to combine (might take a few minutes). Add the peppermint extract (if you decide to use it) and mix to combine. Set ganache aside to set, stirring every so often.
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To assemble the the cookies:
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Once cookies have cooled to room temperature, coat the bottom side of half of them with the ganache as desired. You can use a piping bag or spatula. Then add a second cookie, to create a sandwich. Then dip them into the ganache at an angle. Top with sprinkles.

997

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Egg, At Room Temperature, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Dipped Christmas Tree Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate-Dipped Christmas Tree Cookies

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