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Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe Perfect for Beginners

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These chewy chocolate sugar cookies are simple to make, irresistibly delicious, and perfect for any occasion. With rich chocolate flavor and a nostalgic sugar crunch, they’re a treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup extra granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Place the extra granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough into balls. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat completely.
  8. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to handle.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies soft and chewy.’, ‘Customize the sugar coating with cinnamon-sugar or coarse sugar for a fun twist.’, ‘Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.’]

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