Best Ever Chocolate Cutout Cookies

Best Ever Chocolate Cutout Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    926

Indulge in the timeless delight of these exquisite chocolate cutout cookies. A symphony of rich cocoa and delicate sweetness, each bite is a nostalgic journey to cherished moments. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, or simply a comforting treat, these cookies are destined to become a family favorite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    15 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    50 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate, large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Divide the dough in half, flatten each portion into a disc, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. (120 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading during baking.
If the dough becomes too sticky while rolling, lightly dust with flour.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Candido Gerlach

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 308 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Tressie Dibbert

    The cookies are delicious!

  • Norris Toy

    The dough was a little sticky, but the end result was worth it. These are the best chocolate cookies I've ever had!

  • Mikel Ricelegros

    Next time, I'm going to try using different cookie cutters to make them even more festive.

  • Jaleel Schuppe

    I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out great. This recipe is a keeper!

  • Doug Huels

    I doubled the recipe and they disappeared in a flash!

  • Antonio Pfannerstill

    I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough, and it made the cookies even more flavorful.

  • Ed Balistreri

    My kids loved helping me make these cookies! They were so much fun to cut out and decorate.

  • Jaime Kulas

    These cookies are absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor is so intense, and they're perfectly soft and chewy.

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