Christmas Brownie Cookies

SERVES: 24

Looking for a change of pace from traditional holiday sugar cookies? These Christmas Brownie Cookies are just the ticket to spice up your holiday cookie routine. While these treats look like a cross between traditional gingerbread cookies and decorated sugar cookies, they taste just like a gooey brownie! Talk about a winning combo. They're also fun to decorate and would make the perfect activity for grandkids or a holiday party!

What You'll Need

2 sticks butter, softened
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vanilla frosting for decorating
Holiday sprinkles for decorating

What to Do

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture until a stiff dough forms. Form dough into a flat disc shape and cover in plastic wrap; chill in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters and place on baking sheets. Re-roll scraps of dough and cut additional cookies. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until firm around edges and center is slightly soft. Let cool 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with your favorite frosting and holiday sprinkles.

Check THis Out!

For more Christmas cookie recipes, check out the rest of our 2019 Christmas Cookie Countdown!
Need more brownies! Make our Ultimate Fudgy Brownies, or our Buckeye Brownies for something special.
Need a drink? Make our Gingersnap Eggnog!