Chocolate cut-out cookies made with Hershey’s Cocoa, chilled until easy to roll, and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Make these cookies from scratch with the full ingredient list, step-by-step directions, and practical tips below.
Helpful Tips
- Keep the dough chilled and roll one small portion at a time for cleaner cut-out shapes.
- The glaze should be thick enough to coat but fluid enough to spread; adjust with the remaining milk a little at a time.
- Let the glaze set before stacking the cookies.
Cut-Out Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl until fluffy.
- Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and blend well. Cover and chill the dough for about 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll.
- Heat the oven to 325°F (163°C). On a lightly floured board or between two pieces of wax paper, roll a small portion of dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until no indentation remains when the cookie is touched lightly. Cool slightly, transfer to wire racks, and cool completely.
- Make the vanilla glaze: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and blend in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add 2 tablespoons milk gradually, beating until smooth; add more milk a little at a time to reach the desired consistency. Blend in food coloring if desired. Frost and decorate the cooled cookies.
Storage
Store fully cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months, unless the marshmallow sandwich cookies are being served warm.
Estimated Nutrition
About 90 calories 4 g 13 g 1 g per cookie; approximate values vary by serving size and ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should the dough chill?
Chill for about 1 hour, until firm enough to roll.
How thick should I roll the dough?
Roll it to about 1/4 inch thick.
Can I tint the vanilla glaze?
Yes. Add 2 to 4 drops of food coloring if desired.
Recipe adapted from the vintage cookbook pages supplied by the site owner; wording clarified for readability with AI assistance. Featured image: AI-generated food photography. Nutrition is estimated.