Description
These deliciously rich chocolate sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter (283g, room temperature (2½ sticks))
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 cup brown sugar (213g)
- 2 large eggs (100g, room temperature)
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (12g)
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (63g)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1¼ tsp baking soda (8g)
- 1½ tsp espresso powder (4g)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (3g)
- ¾ tsp coarse sea salt
- colorful nonpareils sprinkles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and both sugars together on medium-low speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix until incorporated, about 1 minute.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the cocoa, flour, baking soda, espresso powder, and both salts together.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until no dry flour can be seen.
- Cover a clean work surface with plastic wrap. Roll half of the dough (it will be somewhat sticky) into a log about 10-12 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Use the plastic wrap to help form the log. Repeat with the other half of the dough.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to bake, set oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the dough logs into ½ inch thick rounds and place onto prepared baking sheets, 3 inches apart.
- Liberally sprinkle each dough circle with nonpareils (if desired), pressing lightly to make sure the sprinkles adhere to the dough.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies are just set around the edges.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to completely cool.
Notes
- Make sure to let the dough chill for the full 2 hours for better texture.
- Nonpareils are optional but add a nice touch to the cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg