Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Servings: 16
Calories: 278kcal
These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are simple, yet delicious! They’re rich, chewy, and perfect for satisfying a chocolate craving!
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 1¾ cups brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Pour granulated sugar into a small bowl and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt, then set aside.
- Melt butter in a small bowl (in the microwave). Let cool until butter is opaque.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine brown sugar and melted butter. Blend until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time and continue to blend. Add vanilla.
- While mixing, slowly pour in bowl of dry ingredients and stir just until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough into balls, then roll into the small bowl of granulated sugar. Press down the tops of the cookies a bit (with your hands, or the bottom of a glass). Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.
- Bake cookies on parchment paper lined (or Silpat lined) baking sheets (one baking sheet at a time) in a pre-heated 350°F oven.
- Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes or until cracked and puffy. Remove cookies from oven, and allow to cool on baking sheet a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
Notes
Storage Information
Leftover cookies should be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing.
To freeze, let cool, transfer to a freezer-safe, airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg