Decadent Chocolate Butter Cookies
These decadent chocolate butter cookies are rich, buttery, and perfect for any chocolate lover. Easy to make and delightful to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add pure vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork or fingertips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm and tops crackle.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra treat, serve with vanilla ice cream.