Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of our Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe. These cookies feature crispy edges and fudgy centers, delivering a delightful chocolate experience that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. With just a handful of simple ingredients and no chilling required, these treats are perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or even a cozy snack at home. The combination of dark brown sugar and cocoa powder creates an irresistible depth of flavor, making these cookies a beloved choice for all ages. Bake up a batch today and enjoy warm cookies fresh from the oven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup 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 unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in one egg followed by vanilla extract and molasses until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, rolling each in granulated sugar before placing them down.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the sheet briefly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg