Chocolate Cut-Out Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup milk
Instructions:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
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Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
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Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
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Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake 8–10 minutes.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating or serving.