Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Chocolate Sugar Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, these cookies feature crispy edges and fudgy centers that will satisfy your sweet cravings. With an easy preparation process and no chill time required, you can whip up a batch in just 20 minutes. Bursting with rich chocolate flavor thanks to the combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, these cookies are delightful treats for gatherings, celebrations, or cozy nights at home. Enjoy them warm or pair them with ice cream for an extra indulgent experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (66 g) granulated sugar, for rolling dough
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, vanilla, and molasses; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine this dry mixture with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop out dough using a tablespoon and roll into balls; roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, be careful not to overmix the dough. Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruits for unique flavors. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.