Roll-Out Chocolate Cookies
Roll-Out Chocolate Cookies are the perfect blend of rich cocoa flavor and crisp, buttery texture. These cookies hold their shape beautifully, making them ideal for cookie cutters and decorating. Whether you're baking for the holidays or just want a fun baking project, these cookies are guaranteed to impress.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- - Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- - Rolling pin
- - Cookie cutters
- - Baking sheets
- - Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- - Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- - 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- - 1 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 large egg
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- - 1/2 tsp baking powder
- - 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- **Prepare the Dough:**
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- **Mix Dry Ingredients:**
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- **Chill the Dough:**
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- **Roll and Cut:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- **Bake:**
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Decorate:**
- Once cooled, decorate the cookies with royal icing, melted chocolate, or sprinkles as desired.