Description
Indulge in these decadent Dark Chocolate Sugar Cookies that are soft, rich, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream come true.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, coat each in granulated sugar, place on baking sheets, flatten the tops, and bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Add a touch of espresso powder to intensify the richness.
- These cookies freeze well and are perfect for holiday gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg