Chocolate Sugar Cookies

​When Cook's Country publishes a new chocolate sugar cookie recipe - I can't help but try it.  This recipe is not for people who like chocolate.  This cookie is meant for chocolate LOVERS.  It is absolutely jam packed with rich, deep, dark, intense chocolate flavor.  You WILL need a glass of milk to best enjoy this decadent treat.

Chocolate Sugar Cookies
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups + 2 Tablespoons flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
14 Tablespoons butter
1 3/4 cups dark brown sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg + 1 egg yolk

​Microwave 10 Tablespoons butter until melted.

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​Stir in remaining 4 Tablespoons unmelted butter. 

​Allow to cool.  Whisk brown sugar, vanilla and salt into butter. 

​Whisk in egg and egg yolk. 

​Combine flour, baking powder, cocoa and baking soda.  Stir in flour mixture. 
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​Use cookie scoop to form dough into balls. 

​Roll in sugar and place on baking sheet.  

​Use the bottom of a glass to flatten each cookie to 2 inches.  Sprinkle with more sugar. 

Bake 15 minutes at 350.
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Ciao!

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