Frosted Chocolate Cookies
Frosted Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk, 2-3 tablespoons, as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Enhancements
- 1 pinch sea salt, for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, for cookie dough
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing well until fully combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and a dough forms. If using, fold in mini chocolate chips.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. This is crucial before frosting.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity as needed (2-3 tablespoons) to reach desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the prepared chocolate frosting generously over each cookie. For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the frosted cookies.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Store the frosted chocolate cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness.
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Frosted Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk, 2-3 tablespoons, as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Enhancements
- 1 pinch sea salt, for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, for cookie dough
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing well until fully combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and a dough forms. If using, fold in mini chocolate chips.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. This is crucial before frosting.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity as needed (2-3 tablespoons) to reach desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the prepared chocolate frosting generously over each cookie. For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the frosted cookies.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Store the frosted chocolate cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness.