Chocolate Sugar Cookies
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I’m slow to join the party. I should have shared Valentine’s Day goodies with you days weeks ago. I just couldn’t get into the valentine spirit. And as much as I try to plan ahead, it’s hard. I get side tracked with family, life, shows…Pinterest, just to name a few. It happens.
If you’re still looking for a last minute valentine’s treat, these are fairly quick and easy to make. I made these for our oldest to share with her friends at school during their Valentine’s Day party. They require minimal hands on time and an hour or two of inactive time while the dough chills in the fridge. Roll, cut, bake and decorate as desired.
These have a rich chocolatey flavor and a perfect crunch. The added icing gives an additional sweetness to the rich flavor of the cookie.
I can’t help but think how pretty these would be for spring cookies, a nice chocolate sugar cookie in the shape of a duck or flower with bright icing. I may have to try that again in the coming weeks for my girls to enjoy.
Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 C unsalted butter
- 3/4 C granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 C all purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter with sugar and salt. Scrape bowl prior to each new addition and as needed. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well. Add remaining dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Divide dough in half. Form each half into a disc, wrap in plastic. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
- Let dough warm slightly prior to working with. Roll dough to 1/4" thick. Use extra flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking to your work surface and rolling pin. Cut out shapes, transfer to a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Decorate as desired. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
they look lovely, rachel – nicely done! hope you + the family have a fun valentine’s day!
What cute cookies! I love the icing!
These are so pretty! I have my eye on a few choc cookie recipes- yum!
Ooh, pretty! I love the bright pink on the chocolate!
Love the color swirls in these!
So pretty! I’ve never made a chocolate sugar cookies before and I’m in a serious sugar cookie phase. I love these!
These are the prettiest Valentine’s cookies. I know my kids would love to find some of these tucked inside their lunch boxes.
Pretty in pink indeed! The icing looks like a fabric pattern I would love to have for a sundress or a maxi perhaps…I would love to try this recipe with my little girl too.
these are so cute! I’d love to take a bite into one of those hearts :) perfect little cookies to package up too for kids & their friends!
These are just adorable! What a sweet little treat for Valentine’s Day!
These are adorable! I think the icing has an 80’s look to it–I love it!
These are so gorgeous. I love that they’re not iced in the traditional way. Happy Valentines Day!
Love these cookies, Rachel! They look so delicious and festive. Great job!
Such a fun Valentine’s cookie. Love the pretty frosting.
I hope you finally got into the Valentine’s Day spirit! Those cookies look amazing!
Wow! These look fantastic! I love sugar cookies, but chocolate sugar cookies?? Heaven!
Love chocolate sugar cookies and these look like perfection!
These are so cute and look really good, too! First time visiting your blog and I love it already! :)
Such pretty cookies!