Festive Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Rich and tender chocolate cookies embossed with charming holiday motifs, perfect for the Christmas season. Soft, fudgy texture with a deep cocoa flavor, ideal for holiday gifting or cozy winter treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 150 g unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters or an embossed rolling pin to cut or imprint festive shapes.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too soft to roll.
- Decorate with royal icing or powdered sugar if desired.
- Perfect for gifting—store in airtight tins with parchment between layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 8 g
- Sodium: Approx. 70 mg
- Fat: Approx. 9 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 16 g
- Fiber: Approx. 1 g
- Protein: Approx. 2 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25 mg
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