chocolate sugar cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of chocolate sugar cookies, combining the classic sweetness of sugar cookies with rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer optional
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 2 baking sheets
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cooling rack
- 1 cookie cutter optional for shaping
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Optionally, flatten the dough balls slightly using the bottom of a glass or a cookie cutter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the centers will look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For added decoration, consider dusting the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
Notes
You can add chocolate chips or chunks to the dough for extra decadence.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
For added decoration, consider dusting the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.