Chocolate Cookie with Powdered Sugar
A rich, fudgy chocolate cookie dusted with powdered sugar. Simple to make and perfect for satisfying a chocolate craving.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Beat in 1 egg until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick.
- 6
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with 1/4 cup powdered sugar while still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- electric mixer or whisk
- wire rack
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