Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe
Description
This cookie recipe crests by creaming softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then adding an egg for moisture and structure. Dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, kosher salt, optional espresso powder for depth, and vanilla extract for aroma. The dough is scooped into tablespoon-sized portions, rolled into balls, and slightly pressed before baking to encourage even spreading.
Baking at 350ºF for 8 to 10 minutes yields cookies with a tender crumb and mild crispness on the edges. The cocoa stands out without overwhelming sweetness. The optional espresso powder can enhance the chocolate flavor subtly.
These cookies are straightforward to prepare and freeze well when baked, making them a convenient bake-ahead option for gatherings or everyday treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter , softened
- 1 1/2 /2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 /4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 /2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon espresso powder optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and mix until well-combined. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, espresso powder and vanilla.
- Scoop cookie dough by the tablespoon full and roll into a ball.
- Place cookie dough onto baking sheet, spacing about 1 1/2-inches to 2 inches apart. Lightly press each cookie down. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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