Description
Whimsical holiday cookies inspired by the Bad Elf on the Shelf, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Form tablespoon-sized mounds of dough on a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Sprinkle festive sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding crushed peppermint candies or nuts. Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg