Chocolate Pressed Treats (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - Softened butter (1 cup)
02 - White sugar (2/3 cup)
03 - 1 egg
04 - 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
05 - 2 1/4 cups plain flour
06 - 1/3 cup cocoa
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 10 ounces candy melts (white or dark)
09 - 3/4 cup festive sprinkles

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and cover baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whip butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, flour, cocoa, and salt, and mix until smooth.
03 - Fill the cookie press with dough and press shapes onto the parchment-lined trays.
04 - Bake for 5-7 minutes until edges are firm. Leave on trays for 5 minutes, then cool on racks.
05 - Dip fully cooled cookies in melted candy and top with sprinkles. Let them set before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Traditional cookie shapes need a cookie press.
02 - Can be prepped ahead of time.
03 - Great homemade holiday gift idea.

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