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Chocolate Dipped Creams AKA Neenahs πŸŒ„ πŸ’€ ⏳
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Ingredients
1 cup sifted flour - sift the flour, THEN measure it!
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar + powdered sugar for sprinkling
1 cup melted chocolate pieces - I use milk chocolate.
candy sprinkles, nuts, etc.

Directions
  • Sift flour and measure it
  • Then sift flour (again) and cornstarch together.
  • Cream butter.
  • Add sugar gradually to butter
  • Cream well.
  • Add vanilla and salt.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Refrigerate 2 - 3 hours.
  • Shape into small balls, crescents or thumb-sized bars. Best size appears to be about 4 oz. You can also do 5 oz., but anything bigger is too big.
  • Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375Β° for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Roll in powdered sugar while hot, or sift the sugar over the top of the cookies while they are on the cookie sheet.†
  • Allow to cool.
  • Dip one end of each cookie in melted chocolate, then in sprinkles, nuts or whatever.
  • Allow the chocolate to cool and harden before storing.
† About powdered sugar:
  • Β Β Β If you are just doing powdered sugar, roll them.
  • Β Β Β If you want to do chocolate on the end. use the sprinkle method but cover maybe Β Β Β 1/4" to 1/2" of the tip to keep powdered sugar off; otherwise the chocolate might Β Β Β not stick.
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These delicate Chocolate Dipped Creams (affectionately nicknamed 'Neenahs') are a treasured holiday tradition with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and sophisticated presentation. The carefully sifted flour and cornstarch create an incredibly tender cookie that's partially dipped in milk chocolate and optionally finished with festive sprinkles or nuts. Form them into balls, crescents, or the signature thumb-sized bars that inspired their playful nickname. Makes 6 dozen elegant cookies perfect for gifting.
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Servings
Makes 6 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (2 cookies) - Calories: 140; Total Fat: 9g (Saturated Fat: 5g); Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 35mg; Total Carbohydrates: 14g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 6g); Protein: 1g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
πŸ’¬ Uncle Dave says...
These are a special family favorite around the holidays. The nickname - Neenahs - comes from the way they look when you shape them into thumb-sized bars and dip one end in melted chocolate. You figure it out.
πŸ§‘β€πŸ³ The Cook:  Carol Jancsi πŸ”‘ Keywords: Christmas, cookies, desserts, sweets, chocolate, cornstarch
πŸ—‚οΈ Categories: πŸͺ Cookies & Bars, πŸ§’ Foods Kids Love, 😎 Uncle Dave's
πŸ“š Cookbooks: From The Ferguson Family, Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Chocolate Dipped Creams AKA Neenahs was added on April 22, 2006 and last updated on March 29, 2025.
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