Homemade cocoa cookies

Cookinero 2 Apr 2025

Homemade cookies have many advantages over store-bought baked goods: you know the exact composition, you can change it and control the additives. Cookies with cocoa have a delicate chocolate aroma, crumbly texture and amazing taste. If desired, you can add other favorite spices to the recipe: for example, cinnamon or saffron.

How to cook Homemade cocoa cookies

Step 1

Homemade cocoa cookies

Sift flour into a deep bowl.

Step 2

Homemade cocoa cookies

Add cocoa to the flour.

Step 3

Homemade cocoa cookies

Add sugar.

Step 4

Homemade cocoa cookies

Add baking powder to dry ingredients.

Step 5

Homemade cocoa cookies

Cut the butter into pieces and add to the dry ingredients.

Step 6

Homemade cocoa cookies

Beat the eggs in a separate bowl with a whisk.

Step 7

Homemade cocoa cookies

Rub the dry ingredients with butter into crumbs.

Step 8

Homemade cocoa cookies

Pour the beaten eggs into the dry ingredients.

Step 9

Homemade cocoa cookies

Knead a thick dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for an hour.

Step 10

Homemade cocoa cookies

Divide the dough into cookies and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 11

Homemade cocoa cookies

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until done.

Step 12

Homemade cocoa cookies

Let the cookies cool slightly and serve. Enjoy!

Homemade cocoa cookies - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can swap butter with an equal amount of coconut oil or vegetable oil for a dairy-free version, but the texture may be slightly less crispy.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for longer freshness.
Yes! For a vegan option, replace each egg with ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg).
Absolutely! Substitute the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend, but ensure it contains xanthan gum for proper binding.
Chilling firms up the butter, preventing cookies from spreading too much, and enhances flavor by allowing ingredients to meld.
Reduce the sugar by 25% or use a natural sweetener like coconut sugar, keeping in mind it may darken the cookies.
Portion dough into balls, freeze on a tray until solid, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes.
Yes! Fold in ½ cup of your favorite add-ins (chips, nuts, dried fruit) after Step 8 for extra flavor and texture.
They’re done when edges look set but centers are still slightly soft—they’ll firm up as they cool for a chewy texture.

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