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Chocolate Cookie Recipe



Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks) 
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract


* additional 1/3 cup sugar for rolling



Directions:


Step 1: In a small bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.


Step 2: With your electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.


Step 3: Add in the eggs, one at a time. Make sure the first egg is well combined before adding the second. Then add in the vanilla extract. 


Step 4: Gradually add in the flour mixture little by little until all of it is added. Mix until just combined.


Step 5: Cover bowl and refrigerate for for at least 1 hour or overnight.


Step 6: Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and prepare your baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.


Step 7: Take your cookie dough out of the refrigerator. Scoop some dough and roll into a ball, about 1 inch in size. 


Step 8: Then roll your ball in granulated sugar and place on your parchment paper lined baking sheet. 


Step 9: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Leave cookies to cool before serving.



Enjoy!



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