Description
Delightful holiday cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and a sugary snowy finish, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into small balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, do not skip the chilling step to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas, holiday cookies, dessert, baking, sweet treats