Description
Whimsical groundhog cookies celebrate winter’s playful spirit with adorable chocolate treats. Cheerful critters peek from chocolate-coated cookie bases, delighting friends and family with their charming design.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a light, fluffy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract to enhance flavor profile.
- Separately combine flour and baking soda, gradually merging these dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just harmonized.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly for consistent chocolate experience.
- Strategically portion dough onto prepared sheets, maintaining approximately 2-inch intervals to allow cookies room for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, targeting golden-brown edges while preserving soft, tender centers; transfer to wire racks for complete cooling and setting.
Notes
- Swap chocolate chips for dairy-free alternatives like carob or vegan chocolate chips to make the recipe suitable for those with dairy restrictions.
- Experiment with different nuts or seeds like chopped pecans or sunflower seeds to add extra crunch and nutrition to the cookies.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie version that’s diabetes-friendly.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies with more defined edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg