Description
Delicious, fudgy chocolate sugar cookies perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, pulling them out slightly underbaked for a fudgy texture.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optionally, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for added flavor.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free all-purpose flour. For a vegan option, replace eggs with flaxseed meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate sugar cookies, dessert, fudgy cookies, family recipe