Description
These chewy chocolate sugar cookies combine rich cocoa with a crisp sugared exterior for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a soft, fudgy center and a slightly crunchy outside, they’re easy to make and irresistible to eat.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour ((260 g))
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ((40 g))
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or fine sea salt*)
- 1 cup unsalted butter ((226 g), room temp, softened)
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar ((300 g), packed)
- 1 Tablespoon molasses ((20 g))
- 1 large egg (room temp)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar ((100 g), for rolling )
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or reusable silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda into a bowl. Whisk in salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter, Sugar, and Molasses: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using an electric hand mixer) cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure thorough mixing.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add egg and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until fully incorporated.
- Add Flour Mixture: Add flour mixture to mixing bowl. Mix on low speed until dough comes together. Scape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Be careful not to over-mix or overwork the dough.
- Portion Dough: Use a #40 scoop (1 ½ Tablespoon scoop) to portion out cookie dough.
- Roll and Bake: Roll cooke dough balls into granulated sugar. Place balls 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway through baking.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven. (*Reshape cookies if needed.) Leave cookies in the baking sheet pan for 5 minutes. Then, unmold and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
Notes
- Use kosher salt or fine sea salt as preferred.
- Reshape cookies if needed right after baking while still warm.
