Sweet Chocolate Treats (Print Format)
Soft chocolatey cookies coated in powdered sugar for a snowy look. They’re great to make during the holidays or enjoy year-round.
# Ingredients:
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2 sticks (1 cup) of unsalted butter, at room temperature.
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Half a cup of powdered sugar, plus some extra for coating.
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1 tsp of vanilla extract.
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1 and 3/4 cups of regular flour.
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1/4 cup of plain cocoa powder.
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½ teaspoon of salt.
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1 cup of finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
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Half a cup of mini chocolate chips (optional).
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 350°F and use parchment paper to line your baking pans.
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Whip together the butter and powdered sugar until airy, then stir in the vanilla.
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Stir together your flour, cocoa, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mix.
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Gently fold in the nuts and chocolate chips if you're adding them.
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Shape the dough into balls (about a tablespoon each) and space them an inch apart on the tray.
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Pop them in the oven for 12-15 minutes, just until the edges firm up and bottoms look golden.
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Let the cookies cool down for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while they’re still warm.
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Let the cookies cool completely and coat them in powdered sugar again for a perfect finish.
# Tips:
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Using high-quality butter really makes a difference.
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To keep the centers soft, avoid overbaking.
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Double sugar rolling gives a perfect outer texture.