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Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these soft and decadent Chocolate Sugar Cookies. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Extra granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape and bake: Scoop out dough, roll into balls, coat with sugar, place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.
  • You can freeze the dough balls for up to 3 months and bake as needed.
  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.

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