Description
Indulge in these rich and decadent Chocolate Sugar Cookies that are perfect for any chocolate lover. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of cocoa goodness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee (or espresso powder, optional)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, 1 cup of sugar, and instant coffee until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate flour mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Coat dough in sugar: Roll dough into balls, then coat each in the remaining sugar.
- Bake: Place dough balls on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
- For a deeper coffee flavor, increase the amount of instant coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chocolate Sugar Cookies, Dessert, Chocolate, Cookies, Baking
