When it comes to baking with the purpose of gift giving, a Christmas Chocolate Spritz Cookie is the best way to go, especially if they have sprinkles! Everyone loves spritz cookies; they're so easy to make and one batch makes a lot of cookies!
Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until well combined and light and fluffy.
Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat into the butter and sugar mixture.
Next, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add the mixture to the butter and sugar mixture in thirds, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
With the desired cookie press/spritz press attachment in your press, fill the press cylinder and press the cookies onto the baking sheet. (You will need to do this in batches.)
Bake for 6 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Package cookies in a food-safe container once the chocolate has hardened.