Decadent Chocolate Butter Cookies
These Decadent Chocolate Butter Cookies are rich, chocolatey, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for any occasion, they're easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheets
- parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- large bowl
- electric mixer
- wire rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Chocolate chips or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- For easier handling, cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, place them on the prepared baking sheets, and flatten them slightly with a fork or leave them rounded; optionally, add chocolate chips or sprinkles.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set; the cookies will still be soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and makes the cookies easier to handle. Do not overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool. For best results, use good quality cocoa powder and butter.