Chocolate Cosmic Cookies
Chocolate Cosmic Cookies are a delightful treat with a rich chocolate flavor, vibrant icing, and customizable designs. Perfect for parties or any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup C&H® Light Brown Sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled (2 squares)
Icing Ingredients
- 2 cups C&H® Powdered Sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk Adjust for consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sky blue food gel color
- purple food gel color
- fuchsia food gel color
- black food gel color
- 1 tube edible silver star sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Beat brown sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat until creamy. Add chocolate; beat well.
- Gradually add dry mixture to chocolate mixture.
- Divide dough into two discs and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a well-floured surface, roll half of the dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies with a star-shaped cookie cutter. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Glazing
- In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla. Add additional milk if needed; mix until smooth.
- Ladle about 1/2 cup of glaze into a shallow bowl. Place two drops each of fuchsia, blue, and purple coloring and one drop of black onto the top of the glaze.
- Swirl the coloring on the surface of the glaze with a toothpick to achieve a tie-dyed effect.
- Holding the cookie by the edge, dip the cookie face down into the glaze and quickly pull up.
- Set cookie face up onto a wire rack. Sprinkle with edible silver star sprinkles. Let dry completely.
- Repeat glazing process for remaining cookies, cleaning the bowl after each use.
Notes
Use a light touch when rolling the dough to prevent sticking and ensure even cookies. Experiment with different food colors for a personalized look that matches any celebration. Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to ensure a smooth finish.