Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these festive Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies! Inspired by a classic recipe, these buttery, chocolatey cookies are infused with the delightful hint of almond. Perfect for Christmas, easily shape them into miniature gift packages and decorate with festive frosting. A guaranteed holiday hit!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 66.7 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies

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How to Make Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the almond extract and chocolate chips.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cool, shape the cookies into small squares and decorate with green or red frosting to resemble little gifts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

12g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies?

Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies takes about 37 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 22 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies?

Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies has approximately 66.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies are Sugar, Butter, Egg Yolk, Almond Extract, All Purpose Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa. See the full list with measurements above.

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