How To Make Best Ever Chocolate Cutout Cookies
Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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On a floured surface, roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
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Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets and bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
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Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Decorate with icing or sprinkles, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 70mg
- Sodium : 250mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 30g
- Protein : 5g
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