Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the perfect balance of rich cocoa flavor and classic sweetness with these irresistibly soft and chewy Chocolate Sugar Cookies. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy butter, and vanilla extract to create a deeply chocolatey treat with a lightly crisp sugar-coated exterior. Ready in just 25 minutes, these cookies are a quick yet decadent dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a party, or simply craving a chocolate fix, these cookies are sure to impress. Serve them with a cold glass of milk or package them as a thoughtful homemade gift!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, scoop out dough and roll it into 1-inch balls.
Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat evenly, then place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centers will still look slightly soft, which is fine.
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.
Serve the cookies once cooled or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.1 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.7 g | 688% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 2548 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 695.4 g | 253% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.8 g | 253% | |
| Total Sugars | 405.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.8 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 40.9 mg | 227% | |
| Potassium | 3111 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
