Chocolate Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
2. 2
   Into a medium bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. 3
   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar, corn syrup, and butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the egg, and beat to combine.
5. 5
   Slowly add the flour mixture; beat until combined.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 375F.
7. 7
   Pour enough sugar for coating the cookies into a small, shallow bowl.
8. 8
   Make 1 1/2-inch balls of dough, and roll each in sugar until completely coated.
9. 9
   Place the balls of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
10. 10
    Refrigerate 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Bake the cookies, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until firm around the edges but still slightly soft in the center, 12 to 14 minutes.
12. 12
    Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.