Description
Twisted Christmas Cookies are a festive delight that combines rich chocolate flavor with vibrant colors, making them a showstopper on any holiday table. These whimsical cookies feature a soft, chewy texture that’s perfect for sharing and savoring during the holiday season. Easy to customize and fun to make, they promise an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Gather your loved ones and create these beautiful treats that will surely bring joy to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- If using food coloring, divide the dough into sections and knead in your desired colors.
- Roll small portions of colored dough into ropes and twist them together to form unique shapes.
- Place twisted cookies on the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Allow cooling before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg