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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Cool Time2 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp water + 1/4 tsp. espresso powder (diluted)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, on medium-hight speed, beat butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add one egg at a time, mixing after each addition until incorporated. Then add vanilla. Mix.
  • Add baking powder, salt and espresso mixture and cocoa. Mix on a low speed until combined.
  • Gradually add flour. Mix until combined.
  • Working with one fist-sized ball at a time, roll out flat on a floured surface (the thickness will depend on preference, I prefer 1/4" thick or a bit thinner). Cut out shapes. Place onto sheets and bake for 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on sheets for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.*

Nutrition

Serving: 36serving | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg