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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Chocolate Spritz

Hey everyone! Don't put the cookie press away just yet, let's put that heart shaped plate to use!

Chocolate and Valentine's Day go together like...
Kittens and Cuddles?
Sunday and Sports?
Chips and Dip?
Pork and Potatoes?

Ooops... looks like someone is not amused...
ok, they go together like Hearts and Flowers:@)

I found the over-sized candy heart decorations at Michaels, I've also seen a red/pink/white combo.
They'll be adorable for gingerbread men at Christmas too-yep, I do try to think ahead.

Chocolate Spritz Cookies
1 C butter softened
2/3 C sugar
1 egg, large
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 C A/P flour
1/3 C unsweetened cocoa (of the store brands, I prefer Hershey's-just this reporter's opinion)
1/2 tsp salt
  1. Cream butter/shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla till light and fluffy.
  2. Add dry (I sift mine together) to wet, mix well. This will be a thick dough but kind of sticky. I did the last bit of mixing by hand.
  3. Use cookie press on cool, ungreased, not non-stick, light colored cookie sheets.
  4. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes (or till desired firmness/color, mine take about 10 minutes).
  5. Cool and enjoy!
This is the cookie press I'm currently using, they can be found at Marshall's, TJ Maxx, etc.
Have a happy day:@)

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It's a Keeper Thursday
Full Plate Thursday
Foodie Friday
Sweets for a Saturday
Big Giant Valentine Link Party
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35 comments:

  1. JulieJanuary 22, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    So cute! Love the jello frosted cupcakes, too. Kids would just love those. Hope you're having a great Sunday.

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 22, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I still have my cookie press handy. This looks like a winner!!

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  3. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesJanuary 22, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I don't have a cookie press but I think one is needed so these pretty little cookies can be served at my house. I have the heart shaped plate so I'm half way there. Doggies can't have chocolate. Is Earl allowed some?-------Shannon

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  4. Chatty CroneJanuary 22, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I need to buy a cookie press - that does it. sandie

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  5. A Kitchen WitchJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Mmmm. I could go for a plate of chocolate cookies!

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  6. Barbara F.January 22, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I love spritz cookies, chocolate has just got to be amazing. Love the little hearts. xo

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  7. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Hmmm, looks cute and yummy.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Lynn,
    You had me at chocolate and cookie press!
    The cookies look wonderful! Yum.

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  9. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    These look great! I have never used that plate of my cookie press. Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to give it a try.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Lynn,
    Love to know which cookie press your using I like the looks of your pressed hearts.
    Pat

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  11. Slice of PieJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Those are beautiful ... and so is Earl! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  12. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    These are so cute! Tell Earl it's ok, no pork for me today!! hugs, Linda

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  13. Jan@southernjunkin'January 22, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    So cute! And well chocolate...that's says it all!

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  14. LeslieJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Oh..I love these. You bring to much inspiration. Gonna have to make these too. The folks at my Michael's will love them... since I normally send all of my treats to work.

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  15. xinexJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Love th cute heart cookies, Lynn. Getting ready for Valentine's?...Christine

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  16. Susan-The Weekly Sweet ExperimentJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Love the heart cookies - and Earl. Your blog is so fun - love it!

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  17. Mary BergfeldJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    This was really cute.The cookies sound wonderful as well. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  18. Savannah GrannyJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    My those cookies look good. Good as pulled pork. LOL
    Blessings, Ginger

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  19. black eyed susans kitchenJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Lynn, Those cookies look mighty perfect for Valentines day! I may have to break down and buy a cookie press.
    Susan

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful cookies - just right for Valentines
    Mary x

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  21. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    These are so cute! Yummy too.

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  22. RenéeJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    I always make Spritz cookies for Christmas, but never for Valentines. You are a genius and your cookies are adorable!

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  23. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    There would only be one thing better than a Spritz cookie and that's a chocolate Spritz cookie! These are adorable.

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  24. SoniaJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Such pretty and delicious looking cookies! Pretty for Valentine's for sure!
    Miss Bloomers

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  25. KathleenJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    I have to see if my machine has a heart!
    They look great, L! May I have 2? no, 3!

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  26. SueJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I don't have a cookie press, but these are darling!

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  27. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    How cute are those? Love the little candy hearts too. I just may have to make up some of these!

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  28. jeanneJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Wow, I just found my cookie press the other day. I thought I gave it to my daughter at Christmas time. Nope, it was in the garage??? the valentine cookies are cute with the added decorations.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  29. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I skipped making cookies lately due to a diet ... but once that is over I'm ready for chocolate sprtiz! YUM!

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  30. DebbieJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I love cookie baking. It's the SINGLE kitcheny thing I like to do. I don't, surprisingly, have a cookie press.

    Need to rectify that...

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  31. Cathy at Wives with KnivesJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Oh, I love those little hearts. My mom used to make them every Valentine's Day. One of these days I'm going to get a cookie press.

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  32. WinnieJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Adorable cookies and perfect for the ones we love :)

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  33. Pam KesslerJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    I'm not sure I have a heart shaped one, but I'm off to find out. What's better than chocolate for Valentine's Day.

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  34. scrambledhenfruitJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Thanks! I never think of Spritz except at Christmas time, but the hearts are perfect for Valentine's Day. So pretty!

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  35. Miz HelenJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    It is so good to see Earl! I just love your Valentine cookies, they look yummy and are precious for the day. Hope you are having a wonderful week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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