Cutout cookies

[Tri2Cook]

I know the topic has to exist here but I searched it every way I could think of and got zero results. Does anybody have a recipe for chocolate cutout cookies that will really solidly hold their shape? Edible is a requirement but holding shape is more important than them being a delicious cookie in this case.

[Kim Shook]

How about these: Flo's Chocolate Snaps?  @emmalish shared the recipe a few years ago.  I've never done them as cut outs - only sliced, but they are very firm and I'm pretty sure that you could roll the dough out.  This was originally a David Lebovitz recipe that she adapted, so you know they taste great.  

[Tri2Cook]

26 minutes ago, Kim Shook said:

How about these: Flo's Chocolate Snaps?  @emmalish shared the recipe a few years ago.  I've never done them as cut outs - only sliced, but they are very firm and I'm pretty sure that you could roll the dough out.  This was originally a David Lebovitz recipe that she adapted, so you know they taste great.  

 

I'll check it out. Thanks! For this particular use, I really need some fairly small details to keep their shape. I know it's sacrilege here and I feel a little dirty even saying it but I really am willing to compromise flavor/texture for baking stability in this instance.

 

I should also add that chocolate isn't essential, just preferred. It's more for the color than flavor so I can work around that part.

Edited December 7, 2023 by Tri2Cook (log)

[Kim Shook]

How about these?  As you can see, they really hold their shape - the lettering on them is TINY and still completely legible:

It was done with a little stamp set.  

[JeanneCake]

If you already have a favorite roll out sugar cookie recipe, just replace 1/6th of the flour with a good quality cocoa powder and et voila -  you have a chocolate sugar cookie dough.  At least, that's what we do at the shop.

[Tri2Cook]

13 hours ago, Kim Shook said:

How about these?  As you can see, they really hold their shape - the lettering on them is TINY and still completely legible:

It was done with a little stamp set.  

 

10 hours ago, JeanneCake said:

If you already have a favorite roll out sugar cookie recipe, just replace 1/6th of the flour with a good quality cocoa powder and et voila -  you have a chocolate sugar cookie dough.  At least, that's what we do at the shop.

 

Thanks! I think combining that recipe with the cocoa replacement suggestion might be perfect.