Chewy Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These chocolate sugar cookies are soft and chewy, with a rich flavor from Dutch-processed cocoa powder and a hint of molasses. Rolling the dough in granulated sugar before baking gives them a sparkling, crunchy exterior.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~24 Cookies)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp molasses
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl, then whisk in salt.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and molasses in stand mixer for 3 minutes until smooth.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until incorporated.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop 1½ tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and coat in granulated sugar.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on sheets.
- Bake 12-14 minutes, rotating halfway, until edges are set.
- Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Cookies will be soft when first removed from oven but will firm up as they cool.
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