Marbled Christmas Butter Cookies
Marbled Christmas Butter Cookies are a festive delight that combines rich buttery flavors with beautiful swirls of chocolate and vanilla. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as heartfelt gifts, these cookies are sure to impress everyone with their stunning appearance and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, they will quickly become a cherished addition to your holiday baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half; mix cocoa powder into one half until fully incorporated.
- Alternate spoonfuls of both doughs onto prepared baking sheets, swirling gently with a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg