Holiday Chocolate Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - Softened butter (1 cup)
02 - White sugar (2/3 cup)
03 - One egg
04 - 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup cocoa powder
07 - A pinch of salt (1/4 teaspoon)
08 - 10 ounces of candy melts, either white or dark
09 - 3/4 cup festive sprinkles

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and cover your baking trays with parchment paper
02 - Cream the butter with sugar until fluffy, then blend in egg, vanilla, flour, cocoa, and salt
03 - Fill your cookie press with dough and press designs right onto the lined trays
04 - Bake them for 5-7 minutes until firm. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving to a rack
05 - After the cookies cool, dip them in melted candy coating and sprinkle over your decorative toppings. Let it all set until firm

# Notes:

01 - A cookie press is a must for shaping
02 - Prepare and store ahead of time
03 - Great for giving as holiday treats

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