Chocolate Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Delightful chocolate cut out sugar cookies that are soft, tender, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 large Large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 cups Sifted Powdered Sugar
- 0.25 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 tsp Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then mix well. Gradually add the dry mixture and combine until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for about an hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven and roll out the chilled dough.
- Use cookie cutters to shape your cookies.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake until edges are set.
- Cool cookies completely before frosting with vanilla buttercream.
Notes
Chill the dough properly to avoid sticky cookies. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking. Add sprinkles to your frosting for a fun touch!