Description
Delightful cookies that combine rich chocolate and sweet vanilla flavors in a visually appealing swirl, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating each before adding the next, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Divide the dough in half, adding cocoa powder to one half to create chocolate dough.
- Roll out both dough halves between parchment paper to 1/4 inch thick, layer, and roll into a log.
- Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), slice the chilled log into 1/4 inch cookies, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze the unbaked log for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg