🍪 Chocolate Star Cookies Recipe 🍫
Overview:
- Name: Chocolate Star Cookies
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, Sweet, Mixer, < 30 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 36-48 cookies
- Calories: 146.7 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Review Count: 22
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Peanut butter |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 tbsp | Water |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 3 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 48 | Chocolate stars |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures your cookies bake to perfection!
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crisco, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, water, and vanilla extract. Beat them together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Add Dry Ingredients:
- Next, add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Mix everything together until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix, just until everything is nicely combined.
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Chill Dough:
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the dough firm up and makes it easier to handle.
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Shape the Cookies:
- After chilling, take the dough out of the fridge. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving some space between each ball for spreading.
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Bake:
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown. Keep an eye on them towards the end, as oven temperatures can vary.
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Add Chocolate Stars:
- As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, gently press a chocolate star into the center of each cookie. The warmth from the cookies will help the chocolate stars stick.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and firm up.
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Serve and Share:
- Your Chocolate Star Cookies are now ready to be enjoyed! These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from a cozy night in to a potluck party. Share them with friends and family, and watch them disappear!
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Storage Tips:
- To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay delicious for up to a week… if they last that long!
These Chocolate Star Cookies are a wonderful combination of sweet, nutty, and chocolaty flavors, making them irresistible to cookie lovers of all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and let’s bake up some magic together! 🌟✨
Enjoy the process of baking these delightful treats, and don’t forget to share the love (and the cookies!) with those around you. Happy baking! 🍪😊
