Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies

LifeMadeSimpleTeam

Prep Time:1 hr 15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:1 hr 25 mins

Servings:  cookies

 

Calories: 180kcal

INGREDIENTS

• ▢1/2 cup unsalted butter - melted
• ▢1/2 cup unsalted butter - room temperature
• ▢1 cup brown sugar - packed
• ▢1/2 cup granulated sugar
• ▢2 large eggs
• ▢1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢1/2 tsp expresso powder
• ▢2 cup all purpose flour
• ▢3/4 cup +2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢1 tsp baking soda
• ▢3/4 tsp salt
• ▢1/3 cup granulated sugar - for rolling

INSTRUCTIONS

• In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
• Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and espresso powder, mix until combined.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. With mixing speed on low, gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
• Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate dough for one hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats, set aside.
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• Using a standard size cookie scoop (#40 or 1.5 tablespoons), scoop dough and roll in the granulated sugar, if desired. Place on prepared sheet, then bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies should be soft in the center but set on the edges.
• Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.