Soft Chocolate Cookies

Name: Soft Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup baking cocoa; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Confectioners' sugar

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2

Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Flatten with a fork if desired. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm. Remove to wire racks. Dust warm cookies with confectioners' sugar.