Cookies and the holidays just seem to go hand in hand! These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are simple, yet flavorful and are sure to become a family favorite. Choose good quality cocoa and real Challenge Butter, and you’ll have chewy, flavorful cookies perfect for sharing with family and friends all year round!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Challenge Unsalted Butter
- 1¾ cups brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Directions
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1
Pour granulated sugar into a small bowl and set aside.
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2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt, then set aside.
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3
Melt butter in a small bowl (in the microwave).
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4
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine brown sugar and melted butter. Blend until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time and continue to blend. Add vanilla.
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5
While mixing, slowly pour in bowl of dry ingredients and stir just until all ingredients are incorporated.
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6
Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough into balls, then roll into the small bowl of granulated sugar. Press down the tops of the cookies a bit (with your hands, or the bottom of a glass). Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.
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7
Bake cookies on parchment paper lined (or Silpat lined) baking sheets (one baking sheet at a time) in a pre-heated 350°F oven.
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Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes or until cracked and puffy. Remove cookies from oven, and allow to cool on baking sheet a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
