Description
Sweet chocolate sugar cookies blend rich cocoa with classic cookie charm. Delicate edges and deep chocolate flavor make these treats irresistible for chocolate enthusiasts who crave simple, elegant desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations:
- Royal icing or glaze for decorating
- Assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Divide dough into two equal portions, placing each between sheets of parchment paper and rolling to a uniform 1/4-inch thickness.
- Layer the rolled dough sheets with parchment paper and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up the texture and enhance flavor development.
- Remove chilled dough from refrigerator and use cookie cutters to create desired shapes, carefully transferring cut cookies to a lined baking sheet and gathering remaining scraps for additional cuts.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake cookies for 11-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slight firmness without over-browning.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow complete cooling before applying decorative icing or sprinkles for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for rich, deep chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain crisp cookie shapes during baking.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to ensure same texture and taste.
- Adjust baking time by 1-2 minutes depending on cookie thickness to prevent over-browning delicate edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg