Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; mix cocoa powder into one half.
- Roll both halves into logs and twist them together gently for marbling.
- Slice logs into ¼-inch thick pieces and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For richer flavors, use high-quality vanilla and cocoa. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling. Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips if desired.