Chocolate Sugar Cookies

February 12, 2013  //  77 Comments »
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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

I have adored sugar cookies since I was a kid. There’s just something about those super soft, incredibly buttery cookies that did me in. Icing was always nice, but I’d eat them plain just as often as I’d eat them iced. They were a frequently requested item when my mom would send a care package to me in college. To be honest, I didn’t think that sugar cookies could get any better… then I made chocolate sugar cookies, and my world imploded. I’m not going to lie… they’ve stolen my sugar cookie-loving heart.

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

I started seeing chocolate sugar cookies on Pinterest last year around and made a mental note to give them a try. I never got around to them for the holidays, but thought that Valentine’s Day would be just as worthy an occasion. Truly, there is always a reason to make chocolate cookies; no special occasion is necessary. These cookies will, however, make your heart swoon. They are thick, incredibly chewy, and even more chocolatey. They have such a deep flavor and the perfect sugar cookie texture. They are, for all intents and purposes, perfect.

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

You can dress these up with fancy royal icing decoration for a special event, as they hold their shape exceptionally well, which makes them perfect for decorating. Unless there is a special occasion that calls for royal icing-decorated cookies, I much prefer slathering on some buttercream and digging in. No wait time and much, much tastier!

I’m going to have a hard time convincing myself to make vanilla sugar cookies now that the chocolate version is in my life ;-)

MY OTHER RECIPES

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

One year ago: Nutella-Hazelnut Cookies and Red Velvet Cheesecake
Two years ago: Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Three years ago: Icebox Cake
Five years ago: Brown Sugar-Apple Cheesecake
Six years ago: Italian Wedding Soup

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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Servings 36 large cookies
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total 1 hour 45 minutes
Course:Snack
Cuisine:American
Author: Michelle
Chocolate sugar cookies are the perfect base for royal icing or a more casual slathering of buttercream.

Ingredients:

  • 6
    cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1ยผ
    cups
    Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1
    teaspoon
    salt
  • 2
    cups
    unsalted butter
    (at room temperature)
  • 2
    cups
    granulated sugar
  • 1
    cup
    light brown sugar
  • 3
    eggs
    (cold)
  • 2
    teaspoons
    pure vanilla extract
US Customary - Metric

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and salt; set aside.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and mix to combine, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla extract and again beat to combine. Reduce the speed to low, add the flour mixture, and beat until just combined, giving it a final mix by hand with a rubber spatula.
  3. Divide the dough in two and shape each half into a round disk about 2 inches high. Wrap both in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes (or up to 1 day).
  4. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll it out between two pieces of parchment paper (it's non-stick and eliminates the need for extra flour) to a ยผ-inch thickness. Transfer the parchment and dough onto a cutting board or baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  6. Remove the dough from the refrigerate and cut out your shapes and place on the parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them. Gather up any excess dough, re-roll and repeat process until all of the dough has been used.
  7. Place the baking sheets with the cut-out cookies into the freezer for 15 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake until the cookie edges are set, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and place the baking sheet on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then use a spatula to transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Cookies can also be frozen - I wrapped them in plastic wrap and placed in a ziploc bag.

Recipe Notes:

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition:

Calories: 245kcal
Fat: 11g
Saturated fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 74mg
Potassium: 84mg
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 17g
Protein: 3g
Vitamin A: 6.7%
Calcium: 1.7%
Iron: 8.3%

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