Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 tablespoon molasses
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup granulated sugar for rolling
→ Chocolate Coating
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1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon coconut or vegetable oil
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and molasses, mixing well between each.
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Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients in 3 additions, mixing until combined.
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Scoop 2oz balls, roll in sugar, and gently flatten. Place on sheets 2-3 inches apart.
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Bake 10-11 minutes until edges set and tops crack. Cool 10 minutes on sheet.
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Melt chocolate with oil, dip cooled cookies halfway, and add toppings if desired. Let set 1 hour.
# Notes:
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No chilling required
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Can be frozen up to 3 months
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Store at room temperature 4 days