Description
Chocolate Sugar Cookies are a soft and chewy twist on the classic sugar cookie, rich with cocoa flavor. Perfect for rolling and cutting into shapes or scooping and baking, they’re a festive and delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1–2 tsp milk (if dough is dry)
- Optional toppings: sanding sugar, frosting, or glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Add milk if needed for a softer dough.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls or roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness for cut-out shapes.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor if desired.Chilling the dough is optional but helps with cleaner cut-out shapes.Try adding espresso powder, peppermint extract, or orange zest for a flavor twist.Frost or glaze the cookies after cooling for a festive touch.To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
