Description
These Vanilla-Chocolate Swirl Cookies are buttery, soft, and beautifully marbled with rich cocoa and sweet vanilla doughs. Perfect for holiday baking, cookie swaps, or afternoon treats, they’re simple to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
Divide and Flavor: Split the dough in half. Mix cocoa powder and milk into one half to create the chocolate dough.
Shape Dough: Roll each dough into 1-inch balls. Combine one vanilla and one chocolate ball, roll into a log, and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Bake: Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Dough can be chilled for easier slicing.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Great for decorative cookie boxes or gifting.
Swap cocoa with matcha for a vanilla-matcha twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
