Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 oz dark chocolate melting wafers (or milk chocolate)
- sprinkles, candies or other decorations, if desired
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter for about 30 seconds until creamy.
- Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- Beat in flour, dough may be crumbly. If so, use your hands to mold into a ball.
- Split dough in half and wrap in clear wrap.
- Chill dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325
- Work with one half at a time (keep the other half refrigerated).
- Roll out dough to about 1/2 inch thick between 2 sheets of parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into 1 in x 3 in bars. Place on parchment lined sheet pan. Leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 13 – 14 minutes, cool on wire rack.
- Continue rolling and cutting into bars with remaining dough.
- Let cool completely.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers for dipping according to package instructions. Usually about 1 minute.
- Working quickly, dip one end in the chocolate and place on parchment or a wire rack. Decorate immediately with sprinkles.
- Let chocolate and decorations set before storing. Store in the freezer or refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Chill Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking