Description
Delicious cookies with a combination of rich chocolate and smooth vanilla flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 gms) (1 stick, room temperature)
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar (62 gms)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (142 gms)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder (9 gms)
Instructions
- Make vanilla dough. Add the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a medium bowl. Beat with a handheld electric mixer for about 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flour and mix on low speed, gradually increasing to medium, until the dough comes together and looks slightly sticky. Do not overmix.
- Make Chocolate Dough. Transfer half of the dough to a separate bowl. Add the cocoa powder to the remaining dough and beat until fully combined.
- Roll. Shape the vanilla dough into a rectangular disc and roll it between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/8-inch thickness. Repeat the same process with the chocolate dough.
- Shape into a log. Carefully remove the top sheet of parchment from one rolled dough and gently place the other dough on top, aligning as best as you can. Don’t worry if the layers aren’t perfect — simply trim any overhanging dough and use it to patch thin or uneven spots. Gently roll the layered dough into a tight log. If the dough cracks or sticks to the parchment, chill it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before rolling.
- Wrap the log in parchment and roll it lightly on the counter to slightly lengthen it; this helps remove air bubbles and ensures the two dough layers stick together.
- Chill. Place the dough log, still wrapped in parchment, in the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
- Bake. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into ¼-inch-thick pieces and arrange them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart for 20–25 minutes, or until the cookies are golden, rotating the pan halfway through for even baking.
- Cool in the pan.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps maintain its shape while baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg