Soft and Chewy Dark Chocolate Sugar Cookies

By srumbel

These cookies are so rich and chewy. The texture is amazing, and I love all that dark chocolate flavor in every bite.
from thebakerupstairs.com

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
• 1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Put the sugar on a plate or shallow dish and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Add the egg and egg yolk, and mix until combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder, and mix until just combined. The dough should be relatively stiff. Roll the dough into 20-24 balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Roll each ball in the sugar, then place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass. Bake 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies have puffed up and cracked.