Description
Sweet chocolate sugar cookies melt hearts with rich, velvety texture and deep cocoa charm. Crisp edges and tender centers create a delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar for rolling
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Wet Ingredients and Additives:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon coconut/vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325°F and arrange parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking.
- Cream together butter and sugars until smooth and fluffy. Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and molasses, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to eliminate any lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive chocolate dough forms.
- Scoop uniform portions of dough and roll each piece in granulated sugar for a sparkling exterior.
- Gently press each dough ball to create a slight flattened shape, ensuring even thickness for consistent baking.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, maintaining space between each to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, watching for set edges and characteristic cracked surface indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for stable texture.
- Optional: Once cooled, dip cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with additional toppings for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring cocoa and flour to maintain the perfect texture and prevent dry or dense cookies.
- Try different sugars like coconut or raw sugar for unique flavor profiles and subtle caramel undertones.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, ensuring equal measurements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg