Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dutch cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat for up to 3 minutes, or until mixture looks fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, sift (or whisk) together the flour, dutch cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • Slowly mix dry ingredients into butter mixture until just combined.
  • Cover bowl or wrap dough in wax paper. Chill for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours) in the refrigerator. Refrigerating will help the flavors meld and also create a firmer dough to roll into balls.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Scoop dough using a 1.5 tablespoon (medium) scoop or shape by hand into 1.5 inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar.
  • Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies begin to crack on top. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.