Christmas Chocolate Cookies and Dip

Christmas chocolate cookies and dip combine cocoa sugar cookies with a creamy buttercream sprinkle dip. They’re festive, fun and easy to share at parties.

You may also enjoy struffoli honey balls, Italian fig cookies, chocolate covered Oreos or Puerto Rican eggless coquito for the holiday season.

Why You’ll Love It

Festive treat: Chocolate cookies with sprinkle-filled dip make a cheerful holiday snack.
Fun to share: The dip-and-cookie combo makes these perfect for gatherings.
Kid-friendly: Easy steps and colorful sprinkles make this recipe great for kids.
Customizable: Use different cookie cutters and sprinkles for variety.

Chocolate Cookies with Dip Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Unsalted butter: Adds richness to both the cookie dough and icing.
Granulated sugar and brown sugar: Create sweetness with a slight caramel depth from the brown sugar.
Egg: Binds the cookie dough.
Vanilla extract: Adds warm, sweet flavor to both cookies and icing.
All-purpose flour: Provides structure to the cookies.
Cocoa powder: Gives the cookies a rich chocolate flavor.
Baking soda: Helps the cookies rise and spread properly.
Sprinkles: Add festive color and crunch to cookies and dip.
Icing sugar: Creates the smooth texture of the buttercream dip.
Milk: Adjusts the icing to the perfect dipping consistency.

How to Make Christmas Cookies with a Dip

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
Combine: Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients and mix into a dough.
Chill dough: Wrap and refrigerate until firm and easy to handle.
Roll and cut: Roll dough, cut with festive cookie cutters and place on baking sheets.
Bake: Cook until set, then cool on racks before decorating.
Make icing: Beat butter and icing sugar until smooth, add vanilla and milk until creamy, then fold in sprinkles.
Serve: Place icing in a bowl and serve with cooled cookies.

Substitutions and Variations

Gluten-free: Swap all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend.
Flavor twist: Add peppermint extract to icing for a holiday spin.
Toppings: Use crushed candy canes or colored sugar instead of sprinkles.
Cookies: Try white chocolate chips mixed into the dough for added sweetness.

Serving Suggestions

With savory bites: Enjoy Christmas tree puff pastry appetizers and a reindeer cheese ball with homemade rosemary cheddar crackers.
With sweet treats: Serve marshmallow pops and maybe some of these Santa treats too.
Which a holiday cocktail: Team cranberry margaritas, eggnog pudding shots or cranberry orange prosecco with your cookies and dip.

How to Store Christmas Cookies with a Dip

Store: The cookies will keep for up to a couple of weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep them away from sunlight and heat and make sure your cookie jar (if you’re using one) is airtight. You can extend their life even more by wrapping each one individually in plastic wrap. As for the dip, keep that refrigerated and eat within 3 to 4 days.
Freeze: Another option is to freeze them for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Thaw before serving.