Description
A simple chocolate sugar cookie cutout recipe that is easy to follow.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use royal icing for decorating.
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate sugar cookie cutout recipe