Description
Warm up this winter with our delightful Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies—a perfect blend of rich cocoa and sweet nostalgia. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats are topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, resembling a fresh snowfall. Whether for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to spread warmth and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed—do not over-mix.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on racks before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced texture. Feel free to swap out chocolate chips for white chocolate or add peppermint extract for a festive twist.