Cut Out Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Cut-Out Chocolate Sugar Cookies are soft-centered, rich in cocoa, and hold their shape perfectly for decorating!
Servings: 34 cookies (approximate)
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 ¼ cups (281 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (94 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until fully combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Transfer the cutouts to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8 to 11 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the cookies. The edges should look set and the centers slightly soft; they will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
I noted that I was able to get 34 cookies from this recipe. That will vary based on the thickness of your cookie dough and the size of your cookie cutter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 109kcal