Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these soft and chewy Chocolate Sugar Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream come true!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Combine and shape dough: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Gently flatten the tops of the dough balls and bake for 8–10 minutes until set. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chocolate flavor, stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips.
- These cookies freeze well and stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
