Cocoa Cookies with Cocoa Glaze
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly rich Cocoa Cookies with Cocoa Glaze—a chocolate lover's dream! These soft, chewy cookies are packed with the deep, fudgy flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder and feature a luscious cocoa glaze that adds an elegant finishing touch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short baking time of 10 minutes, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings in no time. Made with pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, these cookies are easy to prepare and ideal for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to weeknight treats. Whether you drizzle or spread on the silky glaze, the result is a decadent chocolate cookie that's as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.25 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a uniform dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove 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.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cocoa glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more milk (a few drops at a time).
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the glaze over each cookie. Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.2 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.7 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 576 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 1362 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 549.5 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.4 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 334.0 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 29.6 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 2458 mg | 52% | |
*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.
