Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Soft, chewy, and packed with real chocolatey joy, these chocolate sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
- Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mats
- Cooling Rack
- Cookie scoop (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temp) Must be at room temperature, not melted.
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar Adds mega-chew.
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch or natural) Choose based on desired chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup extra sugar (for rolling) For coating the cookie balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients before starting to ensure nothing is missing.
- Cream together room-temperature butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture using a spatula.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop out golf-ball-sized balls of dough and roll them in extra sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a lined tray and bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes.
- Cookies will set as they cool; enjoy them warm!
Notes
Avoid overbaking to keep them soft. Use a cookie scoop for even sizes.