DARK CHOCOLATE BROWN SUGAR COOKIES Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of Dark Chocolate Brown Sugar Cookies. These soft and chewy cookies are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup Hershey’s special dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix on low until just combined, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least an hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 8 to 9 minutes until set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies rest on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate, Brown Sugar, Cookies, Dessert, Baking
