Chocolate Cut Out Halloween Sugar Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    18 cookies

  • Calories

    161 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Cut Out Halloween Sugar Cookies

These Easy Chocolate Cut Out Sugar Cookies hold their shape and have great chocolatey, buttery flavor that is perfect with either royal icing or a regular buttercream frosting. Great for Halloween, Valentine's Day, or anytime!

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Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup salted butter softened (185g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (200g)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed using the paddle attachment for 1 minute until creamy and smooth.  Add the sugar and beat for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt, then add to the wet ingredients and mix together on low speed until combined.
  4. Divide the dough in half and shape into discs. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.  
  5. When ready to bake, heat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and take the cookie dough out of the fridge to sit on the counter for 10 minutes before rolling.
  6. Working with one disc of dough at a time, roll out between two sheets of parchment paper to between 1/4" and 3/8" thickness, then cut out with cookie cutters and place on the parchment lined baking sheets.  
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, rotating halfway through bake time. The cookies will still look soft, but do not overbake. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Cool completely before frosting and decorating.

Notes

  • Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 88mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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