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Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Indulge in these rich and fudgy Chocolate Sugar Cookies, combining the classic sweetness of sugar cookies with the deep flavor of cocoa. Perfectly soft yet slightly chewy, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for any chocolate lover’s treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This helps evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa throughout the dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is key for achieving a tender cookie texture.
  4. Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth, ensuring the mixture is consistent.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly firm around the edges but still soft in the center.
  8. Cool Before Serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking apart and helps achieve optimum texture.

Notes

  • For an extra chocolatey touch, sprinkle a pinch of coarse sugar on top before baking.
  • Ensure butter is at room temperature for best creaming results.
  • Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft and chewy.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • To deepen chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder if available.

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