Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Rich Chocolate Cutout Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the joy of customization. These cookies are not just any ordinary cookies; they're an artistic canvas for your creativity, allowing you to transform simple dough into intricate shapes and designs.
With our easy-to-follow recipe, you'll embark on a culinary adventure, creating cookies that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. The dough, made with a blend of cocoa powder and melted chocolate, delivers an intense chocolate flavor in every bite. As you roll out the dough, the possibilities are endless - use cookie cutters to create classic shapes like hearts, stars, or animals, or let your imagination run wild and craft unique designs.
Once baked to perfection, the cookies emerge from the oven with a crisp exterior and a soft, chewy center. The rich chocolate flavor is complemented by a hint of vanilla, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and sophistication. Decorate your cookies with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or drizzle them with melted chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.
These Rich Chocolate Cutout Cookies are not just a dessert; they're an experience. Gather your family and friends, let your creativity shine, and savor the joy of baking and sharing these delightful treats. From classic shapes to whimsical designs, each cookie is a masterpiece that tells a story. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's begin our baking journey together.
CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES
If you love chocolate, try flavorful chocolate sugar cookies instead of regular sugar cookies. This is an easy recipe and they're so fun to decorate! Chilling is the most important step, so don't skip it.
Provided by Sally
Categories Cookies
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl and beat again as needed to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Dough will be soft. If the dough seems too soft and sticky for rolling, add 1 more Tablespoon of flour.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal parts. Dust 2 large pieces of parchment paper or 2 silicone baking mats with cocoa powder (or flour). Place a dough half on each. With a rolling pin lightly dusted with cocoa powder (or flour), roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use more cocoa powder/flour if the dough seems too sticky. The rolled-out dough can be any shape, as long as it is evenly 1/4-inch thick.
- Lightly dust one of the rolled-out doughs with cocoa powder or flour. Place a piece of parchment on top. (This prevents sticking.) Place the 2nd rolled-out dough on top. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours and up to 2 days.
- Once chilled, preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Carefully remove the top dough piece from the refrigerator. Using cookie cutters, cut the dough into shapes. Re-roll the remaining dough, using more cocoa powder or flour to lightly dust your work surface and rolling pin, and continue cutting the dough until all is used. Work quickly so the dough doesn't become too warm or soft. If it does, stop what you're doing and place any unused dough back in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to stiffen up again. Repeat cutting into shapes with 2nd half of dough. (Note: It doesn't seem like a lot of dough, but you get a lot of cookies from the dough scraps you re-roll.)
- Arrange shaped cookies on baking sheets 3 inches apart. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until edges are set. If your oven has hot spots, rotate the baking sheet halfway through bake time. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare the royal icing or easy glaze icing and decorate the cooled cookies however you'd like. Add sprinkles on top of the icing if desired.
- Royal icing dries in about 2 hours and easy glaze icing dries in 24 hours. No need to cover the decorated cookies as you wait for the icing to set. If it's helpful, transfer cookies to a baking sheet and place them in the refrigerator to help slightly speed up the icing setting.
- Enjoy cookies right away or wait until the icing sets to serve them. Once the icing has set, these cookies are great for gifting or for sending. Plain or decorated cookies stay soft for about 5 days when covered tightly at room temperature. For longer storage, cover and refrigerate for up to 10 days.
CHOCOLATE CUTOUT COOKIES
I love gingerbread cookies, but my grandchildren don't like the ginger flavor. Now I use chocolate and watch them smile as they take that first bite. —Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until blended. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, 1-2 minutes. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture., Using pastry bags and small round tips, decorate cookies as desired. Let stand at room temperature until frosting is dry and firm., Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
DARK-CHOCOLATE CUTOUT COOKIES
These cookies -- a mix of gingerbread and chocolate -- were cut to fit the woodland theme of Martha's holiday decor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 7h
Yield Makes about forty-five 3- to 4-inch cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat together butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Reduce speed to low, and gradually add flour mixture. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a disk, and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm but still pliable, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Working with 1 disk of dough at a time, roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured parchment. Brush off excess flour, transfer dough on parchment to a baking sheet, and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, rerolling scraps as needed. Transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets, and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Bake until crisp, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating once and firmly rapping baking sheet halfway through baking to flatten any bubbles in cookies. Let cookies cool completely on baking sheets set on wire racks.
- Place icing in a pastry bag fitted with a small plain round tip (Ateco #0, 1, or 2). Pipe outlines and details on cookies. Immediately sprinkle with sanding sugar, and tap off excess. Let set completely, uncovered, at room temperature, at least 4 hours or (ideally) overnight.
RICH CHOCOLATE CUTOUT COOKIES
A very rich, dark chocolate cutout cookie that bakes up almost black, great with milk. Perfect to decorate for Halloween. Makes about 44 2-3 inch cookies. Can also be used to make a Hauted House. From Martha Stewart. Prep time includes chill time.
Provided by Andi the grate
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 2h40m
Yield 44 cookies, 44 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
- With an electric mixer on medium, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. 3-4 minute.
- Beat in whole egg, yolk, and vanilla.
- Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture in three additions.
- Shape dough into 2 disks, wrap each in plastic, and refrigerate until cold and firm, about 2 hrs (or up to 1 day).
- Preheat oven to 375°F Remove 1 disk from refrigerator, and let stand until room temperature.
- Lightly dust two large sheets of parchment with cocoa powder, and roll out disk of dough between sheets to a 1/4 inch thickness.
- Transfer to a baking sheet, and freeze until very firm, about 15 minutes.
- Remove top parchment sheet, use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Remove excess dough and space cookies evenly. Re-freeze until firm.
- Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and let cool completely.
BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CUTOUT COOKIES
This recipe is my grandmother's. this will be the best chocolate cutout cookie you have ever tasted! Very chocolaty with a lot of taste! Everyone asks for the recipe when I bake these! The kids love them so its time to share!! ENJOY!
Provided by KRISTA3
Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough. Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Dough is sticky so be sure to add more flour to the rolling surface as needed. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 7 g
Tips:
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Roll the dough evenly: Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to an even thickness of 1/8 inch. This will help the cookies bake evenly.
- Use a sharp cookie cutter: A sharp cookie cutter will help you create clean, precise shapes. If your cookie cutter is dull, it will tear the dough and make the cookies look uneven.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be baked until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cookies.
Conclusion:
These rich chocolate cutout cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and fun shapes, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these cookies a try!
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