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Do you ever try and try to get something right but "right" just seems a bit elusive? That's been exactly how my quest to find the best Chocolate Sugar Cookies recipe has been.
I've tried a number of recipes; some have been too dry, some too soggy. Some too dark (they looked burnt, even though they weren't), and some quite anemic. One recipe tasted really good, the cookies just didn't look very appealing (what good is that?). I wanted moist and chewy on the inside, crisp on the out side and very crackly, yes they had to be crinkly-crackly to be my ideal Chocolate Sugar Cookies. Oh and one last thing; fairly simple to put together. I didn't want a recipe that took a long time or was super complicated.
Guess what? I found THE ONE! Yup, these cookies are amazingly delicious and all my boxes are checked!! I made them yesterday and I had a bit of help putting them together.
There was a visiting sous chef here at The Café this weekend; one that kept us smiling and laughing the entire time.
See what I mean? It's hard to not have a great day with a little face like this peeping around every corner.
The Chocolate Sugar Cookie recipe we made is from the Cooks Country magazine and, when I checked it out online it seemed to be a winner with everyone who's tried it.
I added a few of my own touches with mini chocolate chips (hence the "Double" Chocolate) and I used demara sugar instead of regular for a little extra crunch on the outside.
Other than that, I followed their simple recipe pretty carefully. I used my electric mixer but you can also whip the dough up by hand.
These cookies would be great to cook with your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, friend's kids, neighbor's kids, etc. Just grab a kid or two and whip up a batch. You'll make some great memories and have something deliciously wonderful to show for your efforts. Here is a few pics from yesterday's Café cookie-making adventure with our granddaughter, Emery.
Got my hat and I'm ready to roll Grammy. Wow, that is one fancy-dancy cookie making machine!
You make me laugh Grammy! Stop telling those silly jokes! We're supposed to be cooking!
This Café cooking is really fun. I love it! I'll be your little cooking partner anytime Grammy. I've heard them say that someone needs to keep you straight!
P.S. For a fun adaptation of these cookies, check out these Red Velvet Kiss Cookies!
- 1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (use regular, not the extra dark cocoa)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 14 tablespoons butter
- 1 ¾ cups dark brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg plus one egg yolk
- 1 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup demera or turbinado sugar
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, melt 10 tablespoons of the butter in the microwave. Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in to 6-8 pieces and stir into the melted butter. Allow the butter to cool for 5-10 minutes (it should be about 90-95 degrees which is warm to the touch, not hot.)
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Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix for about 1 minute on medium speed or until smooth. Add the egg and egg yolk and mix for about 30 seconds or until smooth.
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With mixer on low speed, add flour and mix just until combined and flour is incorporated. Add chocolate chips and mix just until incorporated.
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Place demera (or turbinado) sugar in a shallow bowl.
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Roll the dough into balls, about 2-3 tablespoons for each cookie. Roll the balls in the derma sugar and place on prepared baking sheets. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten the cookies slightly and sprinkle with a bit more demera sugar.
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Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, until they have puffed and have cracks running through the top, about 12-14 minutes. Be careful not to over bake the cookies or they will be dry. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Carol Gonzales says
How adorable!
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says
Chris, Emery is adorable. I pinned your cookies for the chocolate people in my life. Thanks for researching for us.
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
Your taste tester is super adorable, and these cookies look just as good! Remind me of the Butch Cocoa cookies by archway!
Liz says
Oh, my gosh, Emery is just a doll!!! And I think she likes grammy's cookies!!! And so would I!
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
Those cookies look DIVINE ,but your sweet sous chef has stolen the whole show, Chris.
Ginny Hartzler says
Oh, she is totally adorable! Much more yummy than the cookies. I love Cooks Country and have our box set to tape it. These look just perfect, I can almost smell them through the screen.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
I'm sorry Chris but that just can't be Emery... she was only born 5 minutes ago! What a gorgeous little assistant. With her helping you out any cookie would be perfect I think!
Muna Kenny says
I was smiling and laughing the whole time I read this post! May God bless your grand daughter she is so cute and adorable. I'll bake cookies everyday if I could get such a helper around 🙂
My experience with baking chocolate sugar cookies was disasters, so I stopped looking for recipes, but I'll try yours this weekend. The last picture just made me drool, crunchy from the outside and a bit cake like and chewy from the inside, that's perfect!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
You know, I think she's got Grammy's personality. 🙂 What a cutie and her cookies are picture perfect!
Maria says
So cute!! I laughed at each picture and caption. What lucky grandchildren you have.
cheri says
Your granddaughter is so adorable, looks like she really enjoyed these cookies.
regina gouge says
Chris, this was the best post ever - I think she should get paid for performing - at least a pocketful of
cookies to take home or something. What a cute little miniature nick - wish I could hug her - would
chocolate come out 🙂
Betty says
Those cookies are fabulous, but that sweet baby stole their thunder. Precious! 🙂
Martha says
OMW!! She's so adorable!!
Vick Bensinger says
Chris reread your directions. I feel like the last 3 might be a duplicate or else where you edited and forgot to delete something. Just want to be sure before I make these. Thanks for sharing.
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Vicki, I saw and corrected the error.
Kate says
Your granddaughter is cute as a button! Isn't it fun to cook with a little one? Your cookies look wonderful! We could use some sweets at our house....will let you know how I do!! Thank you for sharing.
Vick Bensinger says
I don't think I've ever had a chocolate sugar cookie. It sounds fantastic and these look positively perfect. I can't wait to try them. I think I have all the ingredients on hand to make these tomorrow. I will let you know how they turn out
Cindy Jacobson says
Such CUTE pictures! I know you absolutely love cooking with a helper like that!
Alison Arsenault says
What a precious little girl your granddaughter. is I love how she has her own Chef's hat. I smiled the whole way through the post, what great memories you are making. 60 plus years later I still remember helping my Grandmother cook & have tried to do the same with my own nephews & grandchildren..
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Alison, she is so fun. It's wonderful that we can create memories that will live on long past us 🙂
Charlotte Moore says
Forget the cookies..... that pretty little doll takes center to anything. Just priceless to see those smiles and expressions. Love it!!! However, the cookies do look tasty. HAHAHA!!!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Charlotte, she is a real honey!
gloria says
I love these cookies but I love more yours sous chef she is absolutely cute and love her smile!
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
Oh, my!!!! She is so precious, Chris! What a smile.... The most charming sous chef ever.
These are priceless memories... When she is a grown up will make her super happy.
The cookies are mouthwatering. My eldest would eat the entire batch and would ask for more...
Monique says
PS Emery I would kiss you with everyone's permission:)
Chris Scheuer says
You're so sweet Monique!
Linda Hamilton says
Thanks, Chris! I can't wait to bake these on Friday for Cole's last day of kindergarten. I like to give a "thank you treat" to the teachers and principal for all they have done for my " best ever" oldest grandson! These cookies look so amazingly delicious!! 🙂
Chris Scheuer says
Oh my goodness Linda, I can't believe he's in kindergarten! Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Monique says
She is SO SO cute she brought tears to my eyes..Scott..you take amazing pics..
I will also say the cookies will be pinned but so will she under Children's photos I love..
What a doll!