Chocolate Dipped Bone Cookies

Makes 2 dozen cookies

COOKIE INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (2 sticks butter), room temperature
• 1 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon cream or milk
• 3 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder

DECORATION INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
  (or chocolate melting wafers)
• Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make cookie batter – In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla extract and milk or cream. Cream well. Sift all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add to the creamed mixture. Shape mixture into a flat disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour. 

 2. Bake cookies – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove dough from refrigerator, unwrap, and place on a floured surface. Roll to ½ inch thickness and cut out shapes. Place cookies on a prepared baking sheet 3 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

3. Prepare the chocolate – Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.

4. Dip the cookie ends – Hold a cooled bone-shaped cookie by the center and dip one end into the melted chocolate, coating about 1–1½ inches. Allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl before placing the cookie onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the opposite end. While the chocolate is still wet, lightly sprinkle the dipped ends with kosher salt or flaky sea salt.

5. Set the chocolate – Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature until the chocolate is fully set, about 30–45 minutes. 

Note: These cookies are for human consumption and are not intended as pet treats. If you’re looking for dog-safe recipes, be sure to consult your veterinarian.