Frosted Delight Cocoa Burst Cookies (Print Version)
Soft chocolate sugar cookies with creamy vanilla frosting, yielding 24 soft-baked treats in just 1 hour.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
10 - 2 tbsp milk
→ Vanilla Frosting
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 tbsp milk
14 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt
16 - Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Add milk and mix until dough forms a uniform consistency.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Gently press each dough ball with palm or glass bottom to slightly flatten.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
11 - Spread frosting generously over cooled cookies. Top with sprinkles if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cookies stay soft for days unlike typical crunchy sugar cookies
- That chocolate vanilla combo hits every single time
02 -
- Overbaking is the number one way to ruin these cookies they continue cooking on the hot sheet
- Frosting warm cookies creates a melty mess that never properly sets
03 -
- Weigh your flour if possible because too much flour makes these dry instead of fudgy
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to scoop cleanly