Best 11 Chocolate Glaze For Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with our delectable Chocolate Glaze for Cookies, an irresistible topping that transforms ordinary cookies into extraordinary treats. This luscious glaze, available in three tempting variations – classic, vegan, and keto-friendly – caters to diverse dietary preferences and ensures everyone can enjoy the delightful combination of rich chocolate and crumbly cookies.

Our classic Chocolate Glaze is a timeless favorite, delivering a smooth, glossy finish that hardens to a delightful crunch. The vegan Chocolate Glaze offers a rich and creamy texture, crafted with plant-based ingredients to satisfy those seeking a dairy-free option. And for those following a keto lifestyle, our keto-friendly Chocolate Glaze provides a guilt-free indulgence, using low-carb sweeteners and almond butter to create a luscious glaze that fits within a ketogenic diet.

These Chocolate Glaze recipes are incredibly versatile and can be effortlessly customized to suit your personal preferences. Whether you prefer dark, milk, or white chocolate, simply adjust the type of chocolate used in the recipe to achieve your desired flavor profile. Additionally, you can incorporate various extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or orange, to add depth and complexity to the glaze.

So, embark on a culinary adventure and explore the world of Chocolate Glaze for Cookies. With our detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a mirror-like glaze that adds an elegant touch to your homemade cookies, elevating them from simple treats to stunning masterpieces.

Keywords: Chocolate Glaze, Cookie Glaze, Classic Chocolate Glaze, Vegan Chocolate Glaze, Keto Chocolate Glaze, Chocolate Glaze Variations, Glaze Recipes, Baking, Dessert Recipes

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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These delicious Chocolate Cookies feature a decadent chocolate glaze that adds amazing chocolate flavor to this quick and easy chocolate cookie recipe! Add festive sprinkles for any occasion!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
2 eggs (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup mini chocolate chips
holiday sprinkles (optional)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
3 to 4 tablespoons milk (or water)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  • Add in eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  • Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, all purpose flour baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Scoop out cookie dough and form 1" balls. Place cooke dough balls about 2" apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the center is almost set and edges of cookies appear dry.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 167 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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I use this glaze on brownies, Bundt® cake, ice cream, or whatever needs a little chocolate. It's rich, decadent, and oh so easy!

Provided by Mary Taylor Dantzler

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water, divided

Steps:

  • Melt cocoa and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 34.8 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

EASY CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Share this kitchen-tested recipe from the Betty Crocker Kitchens with someone you love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate can be stirred smooth.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE (THAT HARDENS WHEN COOL)



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ISO: Chocolate Glaze that dries hard using cocoa and without... Saw this and found the answer. This would be good now with Valentine's Day is near. Try using it like those chocolate dips they have in ice cream shops; it hardens into a shell on the ice cream. Or use it to top your favorite cookie, cupcake, cheesecake, brownie, etc..

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons melted margarine or 2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine melted margarine or oil, cocoa, and hot water.
  • Blend in confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
  • Pour or spread on brownies or cake.
  • Glaze will harden when cool.

COOKIE GLAZE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 14 to 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup confectioners sugar
Sugar sprinkles, such as hot pink or white, for decorating
14 to 16 bakery shortbread or sugar cookies

Steps:

  • Mix the confectioners sugar with 2 tablespoons of water until it forms a thin smooth glaze. Spoon the glaze onto each cookie then decorate with the sprinkles.

SACHER TORTE



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Guests will be surprised to hear that this Sacher torte recipe starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features chocolate, almonds and apricots. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup amaretto
1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
FILLING:
2/3 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon amaretto
GLAZE:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine apricots and amaretto; let stand 15 minutes. In another bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil and apricot mixture. Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes. , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-27 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For filling, heat apricot preserves and amaretto on low in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until preserves are melted; set aside. , For glaze, combine cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with another layer; spread with a third of the glaze. Cover with third layer and remaining filling. Top with remaining layer; spread top and sides of torte with remaining glaze. If desired, spread toasted almonds on edges or sides of torte. Refrigerate several hours before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE-GLAZED DOUGHNUT COOKIES



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My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy canes. -Jolie Stinson, Marion, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Sprinkles and chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, corn syrup and vanilla. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate; whisk until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. Decorate as desired with sprinkles and chopped nuts. Let stand 30 minutes or until set., Freeze option: Place wrapped disks in resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, thaw disks in refrigerator until soft enough to roll. Prepare, bake and decorate cookies as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 23g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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This delicious icing was originally published for use with our clementine cake, but it can complement all kinds of desserts. It's best made in a double boiler, but if you don't have one, other pans will do, as described here.

Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Yield About 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped or chips
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature and cut into 12 pieces
1 tablespoon corn syrup

Steps:

  • Heat a pan of water until simmering. Place all ingredients, plus 5 teaspoons water, in a slightly smaller metal or glass mixing bowl and set over the pan. Stir gently with a spatula until nearly all the chocolate has melted, then remove bowl from heat and set aside to finish melting, stirring occasionally until perfectly smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes. The glaze is ready to pour when it is between 88 and 90 degrees.
  • Pour glaze onto center of the cake's top and let it run down the sides. Gently tap the cooling rack up and down so the glaze coats the entire cake. Let set for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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This deep, dark chocolate glaze is the finishing touch for the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (61 percent to 70 percent cacao), finely chopped (3/4 cup)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon whole milk
2 teaspoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in milk and corn syrup. Use immediately.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Makes enough for a standard doughnut recipe.

Provided by Lara Ferroni

Categories     Dessert     No-Cook

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups (150 grams) confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons (27 grams) cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk or water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together the sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla, a little at a time, to make a smooth, pourable glaze.

SATINY CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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A glossy chocolate glaze to drizzle over a Bundt cake. It's also great on cookies and doughnuts.

Provided by Ginger

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water, combine chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, then add vanilla.
  • Spread warm glaze over top of cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Melt the chocolate slowly and carefully to avoid burning it.
  • Add a little bit of corn syrup or honey to the glaze to help it set.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add a little bit of cream or milk to thin it out.
  • If the glaze is too thin, add a little bit of powdered sugar to thicken it up.
  • Dip the cookies in the glaze one at a time and place them on a wire rack to cool.
  • Let the glaze set completely before serving the cookies.

Conclusion:

Chocolate glaze is a delicious and easy way to decorate cookies. It can be made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it thick and glossy or thin and delicate, there's a chocolate glaze recipe out there for you. So next time you're baking cookies, don't forget to try one of these chocolate glaze recipes. You won't be disappointed!

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