12/12/2016 0 Comments Chocolate Sugar Cookies![]() 1 1/8 cups AP flour 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 ts kosher salt 1/8 ts baking soda 6 Tbs unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 ts pure vanilla extract zest of 1 orange 1 1/2 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted over boiling water Cookie cutters Servings: 20-26 each Preparation time: 20 min and 40 min to refrigerate until firm Baking time: 10 min Directions: - In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. - Put the soft butter into the large bowl, add sugar and mix (using an electric mixer) until fluffy, for about 5 minutes. - Add the egg, vanilla, orange zest and mix until smooth. - Pour in melted chocolate (warm, NOT hot) and mix again, scraping down the sides of the bowl. - On a medium speed of the mixer, stir in dry ingredients in two batches until mixed well. - Wrap the batter in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm for at least 40 minutes or up to 3 days. - Preheat the oven to 350F. - Remove the dough from the fridge, let it soften (about 10-20 minutes) and cut it in half. - Place a half of the dough between two parchment pieces and roll out about 1/4-inch thick. - Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. - Re-roll scraps and cut out again (chill the dough a bit if it becomes too soft). - Arrange the cookies 1 inch apart on parchment paper on a baking sheet. - Bake for 10 minutes. - Let them cool and then transfer to a platter. Adapted from foodnetwork.com
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