Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Delightfully sweet and chewy chocolate sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Can swap for whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder Can substitute with carob powder for variety
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
- Chocolate chips Fold in for extra sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set, and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For long-term storage, freeze cookies, placing parchment paper between layers, for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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