Ingredients:
- 250g butter
- 130g powdered sugar
- 350g flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
Begin by placing the soft butter, powdered sugar, and flour in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands or a stand mixer, knead the ingredients together until a smooth dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky, so if it feels too sticky, add a little more flour.
2. Divide the Dough:
Once the dough is ready, divide it into two equal parts. In one part, knead the cocoa powder until it is fully incorporated, and the dough turns a rich brown color. This will create the chocolate part of the black and white design. Leave the other part of the dough plain for the white part.
3. Create the Pattern:
Next, roughly combine the two parts of dough together by kneading them gently, creating a rough marbled effect. You don’t want to blend the two completely, as the goal is to achieve a striking contrast between the dark and light parts of the dough. This will give you the distinctive “black and white” look in the finished cookies.
4. Shape the Dough:
Shape each dough mixture into a long, even sausage or log shape. The size of the logs can be adjusted depending on how large you want your cookies. Once shaped, wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and place them in the fridge for at least one hour. If you’re in a rush, you can also place them in the freezer to speed up the chilling process.
5. Slice and Bake:
After the dough has firmed up, remove it from the fridge or freezer. Slice the dough logs into even rounds, approximately 1/4-inch thick. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake the Cookies:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies should remain soft and delicate.
7. Cool and Serve:
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. These cookies are delicious on their own, with a soft, buttery texture and a rich flavor from the cocoa powder.
These Schwarz-Weiß-Plätzchen are a delightful treat with their contrasting black and white appearance and rich, buttery flavor. They are perfect for any occasion, especially during the holiday season when you want to impress your guests with a simple yet beautiful homemade cookie. The combination of the light and dark dough gives these cookies an eye-catching appearance, and their melt-in-your-mouth texture will leave everyone craving more.
Enjoy these classic, charming cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
