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Chocolate Sugar Cookies


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious chocolate sugar cookies that are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, topped with flaky sea salt.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) salted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 oz (170g) dark chocolate, chopped into small chunks
  • 1 large egg yolk, for edging
  • to taste Demerara sugar, for rolling
  • to taste Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the salted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  2. Add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
  3. Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the outside of each chilled dough log with egg yolk and roll in demerara sugar. Slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the logs for at least 2 hours before baking.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg