Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- Chocolate ganache or caramel filling (optional)
- Edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate into wet ingredients until combined.
- Divide dough into two logs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Slice chilled dough into ¼-inch thick cookies and arrange on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm. Cool on wire racks.
- Optional: Spread filling between two cookies for a sandwich effect.
- Decorate with edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles for a cosmic finish.
Notes
- Chill the dough for best shaping and flavor development.
- You can substitute vegan margarine and flax eggs for a vegan version.
- For extra crunch, bake cookies slightly longer or add chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg