Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies: Easy, Chewy Recipe
Rich and soft chocolate sugar cookies with a perfect chewy texture and crackly top. These cookies require no chilling and are quick to bake, combining the classic sugar cookie sweetness with deep cocoa flavor. They’re ideal for sharing or keeping all to yourself!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 14 tablespoons butter
- 1 ¾ cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix granulated sugar on a plate for rolling. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Melt 10 tbsp butter in microwave, stir in remaining 4 tbsp butter and cool slightly.
- Whisk brown sugar, vanilla, salt into the butter until smooth; add egg and yolk, whisk well.
- Stir in flour mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 2 tbsp balls, roll in granulated sugar, place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake 12-14 minutes until puffed and cracked. Cool on racks completely before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft. They keep soft and chewy for days if stored properly.