Chocolate Cut Out Cookies
Delightful chocolate cookies perfect for decorating and sharing on any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature.
- 80 g powdered sugar
- 1 unit egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ tsp baking powder (optional) Optional for extra lift.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 1–2 perforated baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder (if using).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the powdered sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredient mixture and mix on low speed until just combined, forming a sticky dough.
- Use a pastry scraper to gather the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and shape into a flat disk.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/8 inch thick, then freeze for 10–15 minutes.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Decorate cookies with icing or sprinkles for special occasions. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.