Description
Easy, fudgy, and delicious chocolate sugar cookies perfect for sharing and creating memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine one cup of flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mix, stirring gently. If adding chocolate chips, mix them in now.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
- Let cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your mouthwatering Chocolate Sugar Cookies!
Notes
For gluten-free cookies, substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour. Use a flaxseed egg for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, family recipe