Brownie Cutout Cookies
Rich, fudgy, and irresistibly chocolatey, these Brownie Cutout Cookies are the perfect hybrid of a classic brownie and a decorative sugar cookie. Made with a generous blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, butter, and two types of sugar, these cookies boast a chewy, brownie-like texture and deep chocolate flavor. The dough is chilled and rolled out like traditional cutout cookies, making them ideal for festive shapes and creative decorating. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick 10-minute bake, these cookies are a breeze to whip up for holidays, parties, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat. Whether you dress them up with icing and sprinkles or enjoy them plain, these versatile cookies are guaranteed to delight chocolate lovers and cookie fans alike. Perfect for cookie cutters and a must-try in your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue to mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Divide the dough into two portions and flatten each portion into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes and carefully transfer them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers can remain slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate as desired with icing, sprinkles, or leave them plain for a classic brownie cookie experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.0 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.7 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1825 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 761.7 g | 277% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.4 g | 259% | |
| Total Sugars | 419.3 g | ||
| Protein | 79.6 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 45.3 mg | 252% | |
| Potassium | 3362 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
