Galletas Navideñas de Chocolate Suaves y Melosas

Ingredientes

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional: sub for peppermint extract)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Preparación

1. 1

   In a stand mixer or in a bowl using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until well combined. Mix in the egg until the mixture is smooth then stir in the vanilla.

2. 2

   Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. The cookie dough will be sticky.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour or up to overnight in the fridge. Chilling the dough will help the cookies spread less and bake more evenly. For best results, don't skip this step!

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.

5. 5

   Place the granulated sugar in one bowl and the confectioner's sugar in another bowl. Remove the cookies from the fridge.

6. 6

   Using a cookie scoop, form the dough into balls (approx. 1.5 tablespoons of dough) and roll each one into a ball with your hands.

7. 7

   Coat in the granulated sugar first then roll generously in the confectioner's sugar. The more powdered sugar, the better. Place the cookies on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Place the baking sheet on the highest rack of the oven. Bake for 10-11 minutes until the edges are set. The cookies will be thick and fudgy in the middle. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!