Hey cookie lovers! Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to start baking. What could be better than a classic batch of homemade Xmas cookies to fill your home with the sweet aroma of the holidays and bring some festive excitement? Picture biting into our rich Chocolate Sugar Cookies, freshly baked and full of sweet nostalgic goodness. These cookies are perfect for sharing with the ones you love, leaving out for Santa, or just enjoying with a steaming cup of hot cocoa. So, let’s get straight to the recipe and make your holiday season a delicious one. Let's get baking!
Ingredients
- 125 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 100 grams of granulated sugar
- 8 grams vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- 230 grams of all-purpose flour, sifted
- 30 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Start by creaming the butter with the granulated and vanilla sugars in a large bowl.
Incorporate the egg into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring it's well-mixed.
Gradually stir in the sifted dry ingredients: the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder.
Once your dough is formed, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
After the dough has been chilled, roll it out on a floured surface and cut it into shapes using your favorite Christmas cookie cutters.
Carefully transfer the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in your preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes until the cookies appear set but are still soft in the middle.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for around 5 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Your Chocolate Sugar Cookies are now ready to be decorated as you prefer. Let your creativity shine!
With this straightforward and simple recipe, you can bake up a batch of delectable Chocolate Sugar Cookies perfect for Christmas or any time you crave a sweet, cocoa-flavored treat!