Brownie Roll-Out Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Enjoy December festivities with these fudgy brownie roll-out cookies featuring soft chocolate flavor and fun cut-out shapes. Easy to decorate, perfect for Christmas baking and holiday desserts. Make a batch—this one's a keeper.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Decorations (Optional)

10 - Powdered sugar
11 - Frosting
12 - Sprinkles
13 - Other decorations as desired

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
02 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
04 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the creamed butter mixture, mixing only until just combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.
05 - Divide dough in half, shape each half into a flat disc, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for optimal texture.
06 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and arrange onto prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Once the cookies are fully cooled, decorate with powdered sugar, frosting, sprinkles, or preferred toppings.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Chilling the dough prevents spreading and ensures clean shapes during baking.
02 - Use high-quality cocoa powder for enhanced chocolate flavor.
03 - If the dough is overly sticky, incorporate additional flour one tablespoon at a time.
04 - Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
05 - Unbaked dough can be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed overnight in the refrigerator before use.

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