Jumbo Chocolate Cutouts are soft, rich, and full of deep cocoa flavor—perfect for holiday cookie decorating or any chocolate lover’s baking day. These oversized cookies hold their shape beautifully, making them ideal for frosting, drizzling, or dusting with powdered sugar. Whether you’re baking for Christmas or just craving a classic chocolate treat, these cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cooking Time
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Prep time: 20 minutes
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Chill time: 30 minutes
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Bake time: 10–12 minutes
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Total time: 1 hour
Serving
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Makes about 18 jumbo cookies
Instructions
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Prepare the dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. -
Cream butter and sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. -
Add eggs and vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined. -
Combine dry and wet ingredients:
Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, beating just until a dough forms. -
Chill the dough:
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes. -
Roll and cut:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one dough disk on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Use large cookie cutters to cut shapes. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. -
Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Decorate:
Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, or frost with royal icing once completely cool.
Tips
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For extra chocolate richness, add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to the dough.
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Keep the dough chilled between rolling batches for cleaner edges.
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Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition (per cookie)
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Calories: 230
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Fat: 10g
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Carbohydrates: 33g
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Sugar: 17g
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Protein: 3g
Jumbo Chocolate Cutouts bring together the best of chocolate flavor and holiday cheer—crisp-edged, tender-centered, and perfect for decorating with family or gifting to friends.
