New Year's Pine Cone Cookies Recipe

These crumbly, soft cookies are incredibly simple to make and so visually appealing that you may hesitate to take the first bite.

Preparation Time
Total: 50 minutes
Active: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
All-purpose flour: 9.9 oz (280 g)
Cocoa powder: 2–3 tablespoons
Vegetable oil: 3.4 tablespoons (50 ml)
Egg: 1
Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
Powdered sugar: 3.2 oz (90 g)
Unsalted butter: 3.5 oz (100 g)
Salt: a pinch

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until fluffy. Add the vegetable oil and egg, mixing well.
2. Gradually incorporate the sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the butter mixture, kneading to form a soft and pliable dough.
3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20–25 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Divide the dough into 12–15 equal parts. Shape each piece into an elongated cookie resembling a pine cone. Use a knife to make crisscross marks on the surface of the cookies.
6. Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until done.

Enjoy your delightful New Year's Pine Cone Cookies! 🎄🍪