Description
Indulge in these Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies that are a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie. With a rich cocoa flavor and a soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
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, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing until a soft dough forms. Stir in the milk.
- Form dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are slightly 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 chocolatey cookies, press a few chocolate chips into the tops before baking.
- 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: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
