Best Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Indulge in these soft, chewy chocolate sugar cookies! Perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to delight.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Dutch cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial for ensuring your cookies bake evenly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch cocoa powder, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, pour in the pure vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop out portions of the dough using a cookie scoop. Roll each portion into a ball and then roll in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the sugar-coated cookie balls on a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each ball. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Cookie Scoop
- Cooling rack
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the dough.
- Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for the best texture.
- Do not skip the chilling step; it helps prevent spreading during baking.
- Experiment with different sugars for rolling; brown sugar can add delicious depth.