Chocolate Frosted Christmas Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies topped with rich chocolate frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2: Add in the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Step 5: Add the milk to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Step 6: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Step 7: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 8: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Step 9: For the frosting, combine softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk in a bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Step 10: Once cookies are cooled, frost each cookie and decorate as desired.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Refrigerator
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies for up to three months.