Description
Chocolate Cutout Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, making them the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Easy to make and decorate, these cookies are ideal for kids, parties, or sharing with loved ones. Customize with sprinkles or frosting to match your celebration theme!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (5g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1/4 cup milk (60ml)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined. Add milk and mix until dough comes together.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll dough to about 1/8-inch thick on a floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Bake: Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow to cool.
- Cool and Decorate: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or edible glitter as desired.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: If dough is too soft to work with, chill for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Use a Rolling Pin with Guides: For evenly rolled cookies, use a rolling pin with adjustable thickness guides.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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