Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These chewy Chocolate Sugar Cookies are a cozy classic, rich with cocoa, rolled in sugar, and baked until the edges are crisp and the centers fudgy. The perfect treat for a quiet afternoon or a heartfelt homemade gift.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- rubber spatula
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (43 g) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (3–6 g) sea salt
- 16 tablespoons (226 g) softened butter
- 1.5 cups (300 g) dark brown sugar
- 1 large (50 g) egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup (50–100 g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and dark brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is glossy and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low just until combined.
- Scoop 2-tbsp portions of dough and roll gently into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Arrange 6 cookies per sheet, spaced apart. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are set and tops begin to crackle.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for 20 minutes if you prefer a softer center.
Swap half the cocoa with dark cocoa for deeper flavor.
Top with flaky sea salt before baking for extra contrast.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1 week, or freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 3 months.
Swap half the cocoa with dark cocoa for deeper flavor.
Top with flaky sea salt before baking for extra contrast.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1 week, or freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 210IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.6mg