Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These chocolate sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and rich with warm vanilla flavor, customizable with chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter (or plant-based alternative) Use softened butter for better creaming
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or raisins (optional) Can be replaced based on preference
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your oven before mixing the dough.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and stir until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a cookie dough forms.
- Stir in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each portion.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container. Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving.