Chocolate shell Butter Cookies

 Here's a recipe for Chocolate Shell Butter Cookies:

 Best chocolate shell butter cookies🤗✨

Ingredients:

•   2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
•   1 tsp baking powder
•   1 tsp baking soda
•   1 tsp salt
•   1 cup unsalted butter, softened
•   3/4 cup granulated sugar
•   1 egg
•   1 tsp vanilla extract
•   1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
•   Optional: chopped nuts or sprinkles for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.

6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.

7. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden.

8. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

9. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

10. Dip the cooled cookies into the melted chocolate, using a fork to fully coat the cookie.

11. Place the chocolate-covered cookies on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat.

12. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.

13. Garnish with chopped nuts or sprinkles, if desired.

To create shell shaped cookies:

1. Each shell should be about 4 cm long , to make each shell same with a pencil draw 4 cm lines on the parchment paper before lining  the baking sheet. Be sure to flip the parchment paper upside down to the pencil lines are on the bottom and does not touch the cookie.
2. Start by holding the bag 45 at 6:00 with the tip slightly above the surface.
3. Squeeze hard, letting the dough fan out a little as it will force the tip up.
4. Gradually release pressure as you lover the tip. Pill the bag towards you until tip reaches the end of the line you have drawn and you have created a tip at the end.

Tips:

•  Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
•  If using nuts or sprinkles, press them gently into the chocolate before it sets.
•   Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Shell Butter Cookies!

Here is the estimated nutrition information and calorie chart for Chocolate Shell Butter Cookies per serving (assuming 24-30 cookies per recipe):

Serving Size:

1 cookie (approximately 1-2 inches in diameter)

Nutrition Information (per serving):

- _Calories:_ 140-160

- _Total Fat:_ 9-10g

    - Saturated Fat: 5-6g

    - Trans Fat: 0g

- _Cholesterol:_ 15-20mg

- _Sodium:_ 50-75mg

- _Total Carbohydrates:_ 15-18g

    - Dietary Fiber: 0-1g

    - Sugars: 8-10g

- _Protein:_ 2-3g

_Vitamin and Mineral Information (per serving):_

- _Vitamin A:_ 4-5% of the Daily Value (DV)

- _Vitamin C:_ 0-1% of the DV

- _Calcium:_ 2-3% of the DV

- _Iron: _ 5-7% of the DV