Chocolate Christmas Cookies

Slice and bake Chocolate Christmas Cookies that's dipped in melted white chocolate and decorated in fun colored sprinkles. These are the perfect Christmas cookies your family and friends will love.

Easy freezing tips and free printable cookie gift tags included in this easy to make recipe.

This was inspired by my White Cake Mix Christmas Cookies that I made last year. I love the way half the cookie was dipped in melted white chocolate and then dipped in colorful sprinkles.

However, unlike the cake mix cookies, this one is a homemade recipe. This cookie is not onlly good for holidays, but it's delicious any time of year. during the holidays. Just change the type of sprinkles you use for the holiday you're celebrating.

Another fun idea would be to roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to create shapes like I did with my Valentine's Day Cookie Recipe.

Table of Contents

• 💭Christmas Cookies
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• 💭Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• 💭Recipe Variations
• 💭Prep-Ahead Tips
• 💭Storage Tips
• 💭Give Cookies as Christmas Gifts
• 💭Top Recipe Tip

💭Christmas Cookies

Here are a few other delicious Christmas cookies you're going to want to bake after this recipe:

• Slice and Bake Colorful Swirl Cookies
• Freezer Friendly Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies 
• Vanilla Chocolate Slice and Bake Cookies 
• Shortbread Christmas Cookies 
• Colorful Christmas Cookies

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

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💭Main Ingredients Needed

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients

• In the bowl of your KitchenAid mixer, add the butter. Cream until smooth and fluffy.
• Add the sugar followed by the eggs, vanilla extract.
• In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
• Gradually add the mixture to the butter and sugar mixture until a soft dough forms.

Step 2 | Chill Dough

• Divide the dough into half and shape into logs.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
• You could also freeze the dough for up to 6 months at this point.

Baking Tip: Placing the dough in the refrigerator before baking will help chill the butter in the dough so they keep their shape while baking.

Step 3 | Baking Instructions

• Remove the dough from the refrigerator.
• Cut each log into 24 slices.
• Place slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
• Then place the baking trays back in the refrigerator to chill for another 30 minutes before baking.
• Bake cookies in a 350°F preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of slices are golden.
• Remove cookies from baking sheets, and place on wire racks. Let cool completely before dipping in the melted white chocolate.

Step 4 | Decorate the Cookies

• Melt the white chocolate according to the package directions.
• Make sure the cookies have cooled completely before dipping half the cookie into melted chocolate.
• Dip the melted chocolate cookie side immediately into the Christmas sprinkles.
• Place the cookies on a piece of wax paper to completely harden before storing in plastic containers.

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💭Recipe Variations

• Different Colored Sprinkles - change the sprinkles for different holidays or celebrations. Orange for Halloween, red and pink for Valentine's Day or red, white and blue for summer patriotic celebrations.
• Cookie Cutters - you could roll out this dough and cut out cute shapes using cookie cutters. Instead of shaping the dough into rolls, shape into discs and chill for about 30 minutes. Then roll out the dough and cut out shapes with your favorite cookie cutters.
• Melted Chocolate - dip the cookies in melted milk or dark chocolate!
• Crushed Walnuts, Peppermint Candies - try dipping the cookies in either crushed walnuts or crushed peppermint candies after dipping in the melted chocolate.

💭Prep-Ahead Tips

• You can easily freeze the dough once you divide it into the logs.
• Wrap the logs in plastic wrap.
• Then place the logs in a freezer safe plastic bag.
• Place the bag in the freezer...don't forget to label the bag with the date and name of cookie.
• This dough will remain fresh in the freezer for up to six months.
• When you're ready to bake, remove the logs from the freezer and let it defrost for about 10 minutes before slicing. Continue with the baking steps above.

💭Storage Tips

• Store the cookies in an airtight container either at room temperature for 5 days or in the refrigerator for 10 days.
• You can also freeze the cookies after they've been baked. Place the baked cooled cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper in the freezer. After about 30 minutes the cookies should be frozen. Remove them from the tray and place in a freezer safe container or plastic bag.
• The cookies will keep in the freezer for up to six months.

💭Give Cookies as Christmas Gifts

• You can easily print out the directions and attach to the dough.
• Purchase some pretty holiday designed parchment paper to wrap the dough logs in. 
• Include these really cute handmade with love stickers to seal the parchment paper. 
• You can even order personalized homemade from my kitchen personalized stickers on Amazon! 

💭Top Recipe Tip

You could also roll out the cookie dough and use cookie cutters. Bake as directed above.