Chocolate Press Cookies Recipe
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Chocolate Press Cookies

By: Beth 
"This is one of two recipes that my family ALWAYS makes at Christmas. Chocolate spritz cookies with holiday sprinkles will add variety to any cookie tray with a minimum of effort."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Cocktail Death by Chocolate
Hot Non-Alcoholic Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 45 cookies
 

Ingredients

  • 5/8 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup multicolored candy sprinkles (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 84 | Total Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by Lulu   view full review
I heeded other reviewers' warning about the dough being too dry and substituted the water for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by CHEYANNE_STORM   view full review
I tried this recipe in hopes of finding something new to use with my spritz cookie press. I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Jessica B   view full review
I give it four stars for potential. After reading all of the reviews I added a full teaspoon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by ANGCRIS   view full review
These cookies definately are yummy but NOT a press cookie. I agree with the others that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by Momma Rose   view full review
changed 2 tsp of milk to 2 tbl of milk and added an extra egg. The cookies went through my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by ksimpkins   view full review
I just got my first cookie press and wanted to try it out. I was a little wary of this recipe,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by WELIKESLEEP   view full review
I tried this with a cookies press and it didn't work. I think the dough was too thick. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by RF369   view full review
I agree with the other bakers--recipe is too dry for cookie press. I added 2 more small eggs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by NANATAIBI   view full review
I added more shortening and it was easier, but I don't think it was a very good press cookie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by Cookin for 5   view full review
Adding an extra egg, and increasing the milk to 2 tablespoons and the vanilla to a full...

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