Chocolate Dipped Cookies Recipe | The Food Cafe (2024)

posted by Shannon on January 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fun and simple treat that turns a regular cookie into something extra chocolatey for family and friends know matter what the occasion.

Cookies are one of my favorite things to make, you should try making these soft and chewy ginger cookies or decorate your favorite sugar cookies for all your special occasions.

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Chocolate Dipped Cookies | The Food Cafe

Chocolate Dipped Cookies

When I think of anything dipped in chocolate I think of pure decadence, and these chocolate dipped cookies are not only dipped in white and dark chocolate, but they are full of rich milk chocolate on the inside and then drizzled with more chocolate on the outside.

If you are a chocolate lover or are trying hard not to be, these chocolate dipped cookies will turn your chocolate obsession up a few notches in just one bite.

These chocolate dipped chocolate chip cookies are so simple to make it’s almost silly, but I am all about quick, easy and delicious. The secret to this fast fix recipe starts with pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough, but no one will ever know.

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What is the best chocolate for dipping?

You can use chocolate chips and place them in a microwavable safe dish along with a 1/2 tsp of shortening to give the chocolate a nice smooth consistency and flow when melted.

I like to use chocolate bark or chocolate candy coating,that has a microwavable melting tray, which makes melting the chocolate and dipping the cookies super easy.

How do you dip cookies in melted chocolate?

  1. Preheat oven to 35o degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your favorite pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough, break each cookie where scored and roll into a ball. Bake cookies for 14 minutes, until golden brown. Place cookies in freezer for 10 minutes so cookies can cool before dipping into melted chocolate.Chocolate Dipped Cookies Recipe | The Food Cafe (3)
  2. Using dark and white chocolate candy coating, melt in the microwave in one minute increments stirring until melted and smooth. Remove cookies from freezer and dip or drag half of the cookie into the melted chocolate and place on a piece of parchment paper to allow the chocolate harden.Chocolate Dipped Cookies Recipe | The Food Cafe (4)
  3. Once all the cookies have been dipped take remaining chocolate and place in a piping bag or ziplock bag and cut a small piece of the corner off and drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Let chocolate harden about 5 minutes and serve.Chocolate Dipped Cookies Recipe | The Food Cafe (5)

Can chocolate dipped cookies be frozen?

  • Yes. Place the cookies in a single layer inside a sealable plastic container lined with parchment paper, layer another piece of parchment paper on top and continue layering cookies. Place in the freezer for up to a few months.

I promise these cookies will be kid approved and easy and fun to make. My favorite, favorite thing about this recipe is I didn’t have to dirty and clean a ton of dishes since I used refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough.

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You can even use other varieties of pre-made dough such as sugar cookie or peanut butter cookie doughs.

However, if you want to make your own homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe and dip them in chocolate you totally can!

These chocolate dipped cookies are a fun and fast way to dress up your traditional chocolate chip cookies and make it look like you spent all day doing it, when really you didn’t. (shhhh).

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Do you need more dessert recipe ideas?

  • Chocolate dipped peppermint brownies
  • White chocolate chex mix
  • Texas sheet cake
  • Peppermint patty stuffed brownies

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Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Servings: 12 cookies

Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fun and simple treat that turns a regular cookie into something extra delicious for family and friends know matter what the occasion.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes

Freezer time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 19 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 package of your favorite refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
  • 1 16 oz container chocolate candy coating
  • 1 16 oz container white chocolate candy coating
  • 2 sandwich size zip lock bags or 2 piping bags

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 35o degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your favorite pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough, break each cookie where scored and roll into a ball. Bake cookies for 14 minutes, until golden brown. Place cookies in freezer for 10 minutes so cookies can cool before dipping into melted chocolate.

  • Using dark and white chocolate candy coating, melt in the microwave in one minute increments stirring until melted and smooth. Remove cookies from freezer and dip or drag half of the cookie into the melted chocolate and place on a piece of parchment paper to allow the chocolate harden.

  • Once all the cookies have been dipped take remaining chocolate and place in a piping bag or ziplock bag and cut a small piece of the corner off and drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Let chocolate harden about 5 minutes and serve.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate chip cookies, Chocolate dipped cookies

Author: Shannon

Nutrition

Sodium: 23mg, Sugar: 57g, Calories: 459kcal, Saturated Fat: 22g, Fat: 22g, Carbohydrates: 57g

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FAQs

What is the secret to chewy cookies? ›

Cornstarch helps product soft and thick cookies. Using more brown sugar than white sugar results in a moister, softer cookie. An extra egg yolk increases chewiness. Rolling the cookie dough balls to be tall and lumpy instead of wide and smooth gives the cookies a bakery-style textured thickness.

What is the best pastry to dip in coffee? ›

Biscotti

Biscotti is one of the most popular foods to dip in your coffee – especially in Italy. In fact, it's literally designed and baked for dunking in mind. The crunch and density of a good piece of biscotti dipped in a steaming cup of coffee is unmatched.

How do you thin melted chocolate for dipping cookies? ›

To thin melted chocolate, add a small amount of neutral oil, like vegetable oil or cocoa butter, stirring gently until it reaches the desired consistency.

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

Light corn syrup is another ingredient that you can add to cookie dough that will help it stay softer longer. The corn syrup you buy at the grocery store is not the high-fructose corn syrup that soft drinks are made with; it's a sugar that is liquid at room temperature and helps other sugars say liquid at high heat.

How do I make my cookies chewy instead of crunchy? ›

How To Make Cookies Chewy Without Cornstarch
  1. Go heavy on brown sugar. It has more moisture than its granulated counterpart, which means the cookie comes out less crispy. ...
  2. Choose margarine or shortening instead of butter. ...
  3. Use baking powder instead of baking soda. ...
  4. Rest your dough. ...
  5. Shorten baking time.
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What is the golden rule of pastry? ›

Follow these easy tips the next time you're making pastry. The first golden rule of making pastry; keep the ingredients, the bowl and the hands as cool as possible.

What are black pastries called? ›

Typically, Black Forest gateau consists of several layers of chocolate sponge cake sandwiched with whipped cream and cherries. It is decorated with additional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings.

What are some examples of desserts sold in a cafe? ›

Café Pastry Menu
  • Croissants (Viennoiserie) Danishes. Muffins. Cinnamon rolls. Turnovers. Scones. Pastries.
  • Cookies. French macarons. Biscotti. Palmiers. Tiramisu. Tartlets.
  • Tarts. Eclairs. Pies (see below) Mousses. Petit Fours. Cupcakes. Cakes.

What is the secret to a perfect cookie? ›

The key is to always use top-quality ingredients as they'll result in a better cookie; it really is that simple.
  • Always use butter.
  • Choose the right sugar.
  • Choose the right flour.
  • Check your flour is in date.
  • Choose the right kind of chocolate.
  • Cream the butter and sugar.
  • Beat in the eggs.
  • Fold in the flour.

What brings out the flavor in cookies? ›

Caramelizing the sugar beforehand brings bright notes to your cookies, but you can further expand your dessert's flavor profile by playing with proteins.

What makes cookies taste the best? ›

When you think cookies, you likely think of sweet ingredients, but salt is essential. It balances the flavor of caramelized sugars. We even love sprinkling a little extra flake salt on our cookies to awaken the tongue and complement the sweetness.

Should I freeze cookies before dipping in chocolate? ›

Freeze the cookies after they cool for easier dipping.

To make dipping easier, freeze the cookies for about 15 minutes on the baking sheet. The melted chocolate will instantly harden on the cookies that way.

Do you dip cookies in hot or cold milk? ›

There's something undeniably comforting about dunking a warm, gooey cookie into a cold glass of milk, letting the flavors meld together in a perfect symphony of sweetness. The milk adds a creamy contrast to the crunchy texture of the cookie, enhancing its richness and depth of flavor.

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