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Chocolate Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Chocolate Butter Cookies are rich, tender, and full of deep cocoa flavor. Made with simple ingredients and a few hours of chilling time for the perfect texture, these cookies are ideal for chocolate lovers seeking a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey’s Special Dark recommended)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and creamy. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed for even mixing.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
  4. Add Dry to Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender. Scrape down bowl sides as necessary.
  5. Chill Dough: Divide the dough into three equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight (about 8 hours) to allow the dough to firm up and flavors to develop.
  6. Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake the cookies for 7 to 9 minutes or until they are set but not overbaked.
  7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before removing or serving. This helps them set properly and prevents breaking.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
  • Chilling the dough overnight is essential for texture and flavor development.
  • Using Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor with a richer taste.
  • Do not overbake; cookies should look set but chewy in the center.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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