Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These chocolate sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and wonderfully chewy, with rich brown sugar flavor in every bite. They are easy to customize with nuts and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened butter for easier mixing.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Additions
- 1 cup chopped nuts Optional, can substitute with only chocolate chips.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Optional, can substitute with only nuts.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the oven before mixing the dough.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the nuts and/or chocolate chips if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spaced apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container. For best texture, serve warm or at room temperature. Can freeze for longer storage.