Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies

By srumbel

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Creamy Chocolate Frosting
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
• 1 teaspoon milk (optional)
• Sprinkles or mini chocolate chips, for decoration

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 28mins
Adapted from chocolatemoosey.com

Preparation

Step 1

Hate cutting out sugar cookies? No need to roll and cut dough with Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies! Just scoop and bake then frost with a creamy chocolate frosting. Top with chocolate sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.


Yields:1 dozen cookies

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, clove, and salt.

In another large bowl, beat together the butter and both sugars until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg then beat in the sour cream and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until completely incorporated (do not overmix).

Scoop the dough into 2-inch balls. Flatten each one with the bottom of a glass. Bake 8-9 minutes or until edges are firm and center puffs (do not overbake). If they didn't spread enough, carefully flatten again. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to finish cooling.

For the Frosting:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add the vanilla and melted chocolate. If the frosting is too thick, add the milk. Frost cookies then top with sprinkles or mini chocolate chips. Let the frosting harden then store in an airtight container for up to one week.