Stocking-shaped cookies with chocolate chips, the perfect recipe for a touch of sweetness: If you’re looking for a creative and delicious idea to impress your family and friends, stocking-shaped cookies with chocolate chips are the perfect solution. Easy to prepare, with an irresistible taste and an appearance that enchants both young and old, these cookies are ideal for the holidays or a tasty snack.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Days
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 20
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Epiphany, All Seasons
Ingredients
Preparing stocking-shaped cookies with chocolate chips is simple and fun, perfect for sharing with family or children. Crispy and delicious, they will bring the magic of Epiphany right to your table!
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder (for sweets)
- 1 tsp vanilla (essence or extract)
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
Following the procedure for these cookies is really easy and fun, even for those with little kitchen experience. With a few steps, you have a simple dough transformed into delicious cookies that will win over the entire family. Let’s see together how to do it.
1. Dough Preparation
In a large bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder and salt. Add the cold butter in cubes and work the mixture with your fingertips until you get a sandy texture. Add the sugar and knead.
Create a well in the center and add the egg and vanilla extract. Work the dough quickly until it forms a homogeneous dough. Incorporate the chocolate chips, wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Shaping the Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, bringing it to a thickness of about 0.2 inches. Use a stocking-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
3. Baking the Cookies
Bake the cookies at 350°F for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges start to lightly brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a rack.To make your cookies even more beautiful, you can decorate them with royal icing or melted chocolate. Use a piping bag to draw details like borders, bows, or Christmas patterns on the stockings.
Storage: Store the cookies in a tin box or an airtight container; they will stay fresh and fragrant for about a week.
Variants: For a different touch, try replacing the chocolate chips with raisins or chopped nuts (if there are no allergies!)
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the dough in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the dough a day in advance. Keep it wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. When you are ready to make the cookies, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before rolling it out.
How can I store the cookies after making them?
The cookies remain fragrant for 4-5 days if stored in a tin box or airtight container, away from sources of moisture.
