Description
Deliciously rich and visually appealing, these chocolate vanilla checkerboard cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Divide and Flavor the Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions. For the vanilla dough, mix in 1 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. For the chocolate dough, mix 1 cup of flour, the cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Chill the Dough: Shape both doughs into rectangular blocks, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
- Form the Checkerboard Pattern: Roll out each dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut each dough into strips of equal width. Create a checkerboard pattern by stacking alternating strips of vanilla and chocolate dough. Continue stacking layers to achieve the desired pattern. Wrap the checkerboard dough log in plastic wrap and chill again for 30 minutes.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the dough log into 1/4 inch thick cookies. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is very firm before slicing to maintain the checkerboard pattern.
- Add a splash of milk if the dough feels too dry during the mixing process.
- For a festive touch, consider adding a sprinkle of colored sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg