Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer combine the butter and sugars.

Beat the Butter and Sugars

Add in the vanilla and the first egg, and mix to combine until no yolk remains. Scrape down the bowl and mix in the second egg.

Add Eggs and Vanilla

Step 2

In a medium bowl sift the cocoa powder in a fine mesh sieve, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch then mix to combine.

Mix Dry Ingredients

Step 3

Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Don't overmix.

Combine both Dry and Wet Ingredients

Step 4

In a small bowl add half a cup of granulated sugar and roll each bowl of cookie dough in the sugar, then place six - evenly spaced out - on a large baking tray

Scoop and Roll in Sugar

Step 5

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until just set.

Bake

Step 6

Enjoy