Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee ( or espresso powder, optional)
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add softened butter, 1 cup of the sugar, and instant coffee. Cream the butter, sugar, and coffee on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the egg and vanilla. Continue mixing for another 2-3 minutes to combine well.

5. 5

   Add the flour mixture gradually, mixing until just combined and no flour streak remains.

6. 6

   Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of the sugar into a small bowl.

7. 7

   Using a 1.5 tablespoon-size spring loaded cookie scoop, scoop 9 dough balls on each prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Gently roll into even balls, then coat each in the sugar.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies puff in the middle and set around the edges. Allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.