Easy Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipe

• ¼ cup butter (room temperature)
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips)
• powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

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   Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat to combine.

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   In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.

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   Stir in the chocolate chips.

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   Use a medium cookie scoop (a little over a tablespoon) and drop each cookie dough ball onto the cookie sheet, spacing the cookies two inches apart.

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   Bake the cookies until the edges are crisp, about 10–12 minutes.

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   Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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   Dust with powdered sugar, if using.

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