Our recipes for Christmas cookies with chocolate are classics that cannot be missing from any Christmas table

If you are a chocolate lover, then you should not miss these recipes for chocolate Christmas cookies!

Bake traditional and less traditional treats.

At the end of the article you will find tips on how to decorate with chocolate, but also what chocolate toppings you can use when decorating!

Marzipan rolls with almonds, pistachios and chocolate

Delicious almond cookies, reminiscent of macaroons and the taste of marzipan, although none is used. Delicious and super easy to bake.

What will we need

• 250 g ground almonds
• 250 g of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla paste
• 5 drops of almond aroma
• 40 g plain flour
• pinch of salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1-2 tablespoons of chopped or ground pistachios
• 1 package of chocolate frosting

Method

• Mix the almonds, icing sugar, flour, vanilla paste and salt.
• Separate the eggs and gradually mix in the egg whites.
• Wrap the dough in foil and let it rest for half an hour.
• Divide the dough into 4 parts and shape each into a roll with a diameter of 1-2 cm and cut into 5 cm wide strips.
• Bake the sticks in the oven at 180 degrees top/bottom heat for about 10 minutes. Allow the bars to cool completely.
• Melt the chocolate glaze in a water bath and dip the almond sticks in it and let them dry on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
• Coat the pistachio crumbs in chocolate.

Christmas chocolate wheels

Try our chocolate chip cookie recipe now. You’ll be surprised how good they can be.

What will we need

• 70 grams of sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 60 ml of sunflower oil
• 4 tablespoons of almond milk
• 150 grams of flour
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
• Beat sugar, oil and almond milk.
• Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together and mix briefly with the sugar mixture.
• Remove the dough from the bowl with a tablespoon and shape it into a ball with your hands.
• Place it on a baking sheet and make a patty.
• Bake in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
• Alternatively, you can decorate the cookies with chocolate frosting. Simply melt 50 g of chocolate and spread it over the chocolate rounds with a spoon.

Chocolate truffles (balls)

This recipe for homemade chocolate truffles is a great idea to create a non-traditional Christmas chocolate cookie offering on your holiday table!

What will we need

• 230 g, very finely chopped
• 160 ml of heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• toppings: unsweetened cocoa powder, sprinkles, crushed nuts, melted chocolate

Method

• Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
• Heat the heavy cream.
• Add butter to the chocolate and pour in thick cream.
• Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
• Add the vanilla extract and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
• Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top (to prevent condensation) and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Roll the hardened chocolate mixture into balls.
• Coat each ball in the topping of your choice.

Christmas chocolate cupcakes

Delicious cupcakes made of chocolate and cream butter frosting, you just can’t miss them for Christmas!

What will we need

• 4 tablespoons water (boiling)
• 40 g of cocoa powder
• 3 large eggs
• 175 g butter (softened)
• 165 g of powdered sugar
• 115 g plain flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

For the cream

• 60 g butter (softened)
• 30 g of cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons milk (full fat)
• 250 g of powdered sugar

Method

• Line the muffin tin with paper cups.
• Sift the cocoa powder into a bowl, cover with boiling water and mix to a thick paste.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix.
• Divide the dough into molds.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 12-15 minutes until risen and springy to the touch.
• Mix the butter, sift the cocoa and mix in the powdered sugar a little at a time to make a spreadable cream.
• If it is too thick, gradually add milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
• Brush the cupcakes, sprinkle with chocolate decorations and let set before serving.

Chocolate rolls

No matter what we say, Christmas cookies must never, I repeat never, be missing from Christmas cookies, in any form! Try this recipe for chocolate rolls, you will be pleasantly surprised.

What will we need

• 140 g plain flour
• 2 packets of vanilla sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 100 g of softened butter
• 90 g ground hazelnuts
• 40 g of grated chocolate

Method

• Sift the flour and make a mound of it on the roll, in the center of which make a hole. Put vanilla sugar, egg yolk, a piece of butter, ground hazelnuts and grated chocolate in the hole.
• Gradually make a smooth dough from the entire scoop of flour onto the roll. Put the finished dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Roll the dough into snakes about the size of a pencil and cut them into pieces about 6 centimeters long.
• Shape them into horseshoes, place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 140 °C for 10 – 15 minutes.

Tips for decorating Christmas cookies with chocolate

See how you can use melted chocolate to make your Christmas cookies even more fancy!

Chocolate frosting for Christmas cookies

Recipes for Christmas cookies with chocolate are not complete without chocolate toppings. Every housewife has her proven recipe – check out our tips and find the right icing for your cookies!

All chocolate frosting recipes have one rule in common: always melt the chocolate and other ingredients in a water bath and mix gently. Never place the pan of chocolate directly on the stove. Even if you mix hard, lumps will get into the frosting, which will detract from the beauty of your Christmas cookies!

Basic chocolate frosting for cookies

One of the simplest chocolate toppings is created by melting 110 g of butter and 150 g of chocolate, and its use is universal. Perfect for Christmas cookies, for example.

Dark chocolate frosting with coconut oil

Use good quality dark chocolate, whipping cream and coconut oil for a smoother taste and texture of the frosting. The ratio of ingredients is as follows: 30 g of coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of whipping cream and 250 g of dark chocolate.

Chocolate cream for Christmas cookies

From 200 ml of cream and 400 g of chocolate, you can make a smooth coating suitable for baking tins, such as classic gingerbread.