Perfect Chocolate Viennese Butter Cookies
Rich, buttery chocolate cookies with a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture that are simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
- Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the butter mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this could make the cookies tough.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe swirls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but not browned. They should still feel soft to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container—or enjoy them immediately with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
[‘Use room temperature butter for a creamy texture.’, ‘Sift powdered sugar and cocoa powder to avoid lumps.’, ‘Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies light and tender.’, ‘Monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Chocolate cookies, Viennese cookies, butter cookies, easy dessert, holiday cookies, chocolate dessert