Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Chocolate Christmas Cookies – soft, delicious, with rich cocoa and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for holiday treats, family gatherings, or festive gifts. Easy to make and melt-in-your-mouth.
Equipment
- bowl
- Electric mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Paper
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soft butter (113 g)
- 1/3 cup icing sugar (40 g)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (110 g)
- 1/2 cup milk (110 g)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (390 g)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (21 g)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and icing sugar until smooth.
- Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into balls and flatten slightly. Shape creatively for a festive look.
- Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool slightly, then sprinkle with icing sugar for a snowy holiday effect.
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Notes
- Use soft butter, not melted, for the best texture.
- Chilling the dough makes shaping easier.
- Leave space between cookies to prevent sticking.
- Cool cookies slightly before removing from the tray to avoid breaking