Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies for an Indulgent Homemade Treat
Indulge in the rich, velvety bliss of Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some sea salt on top before baking.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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