Description
Enjoy these classic, crisp chocolate wafer cookies, perfect for your Christmas celebrations. They offer a rich chocolate flavor and a satisfying crunch. Easy to make and always a hit.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- You can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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