Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies. With a perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa flavor, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with the milk, and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Form dough balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in extra granulated sugar.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add ½ cup of mini chocolate chips to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
