Description
Delicious and soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies with a rich cocoa flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Decorating icing and melted chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two halves and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Allow to cool completely before decorating with icing sugar and melted chocolate.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened for easier mixing. Don’t skip the chilling step, as it helps the cookies maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg