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Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These rich and fudgy Chocolate Sugar Cookies combine the deep flavor of cocoa with a delightful sparkling sugar coating. Soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the edges, these cookies are perfect for any chocolate lover’s treat. Easy to prepare and chilled for a tender texture, they bake up beautifully in about 10 minutes, making them an ideal dessert or snack for gatherings and holidays.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For Decorating

  • 1/3 cup sparkling decorator’s sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined and aerated.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a handheld mixer in a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Egg: Incorporate the large egg into the butter-sugar mixture and mix until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Add Milk and Vanilla: Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing again until the ingredients are fully blended and smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days, to firm up and enhance flavor development.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Shape and Coat Cookies: Pour the decorator’s sugar into a small bowl. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the chilled dough into 1 ½ tablespoon balls. Dip one side of each dough ball into the sparkling sugar and place them sugar side up on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 11 minutes, or until the tops are puffed and mostly set.
  10. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 8 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for texture and helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes to ensure even baking.
  • If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, you can increase the cocoa powder slightly, but adjust the flour to compensate.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter and milk with non-dairy alternatives.

Keywords: Chocolate Sugar Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Soft Chocolate Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Easy Chocolate Cookies

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