Chocolate Sugar Cookies

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  <br><div><span itemprop="description">Indulge in the simplicity of these chocolate sugar cookies. With a rich cocoa flavor and a tender texture, they're a delightful treat for any occasion.<br></span></div>

  <br><span class="recipe-schema-ingredients"><h3>Ingredients:</h3></span>

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      <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1 cup butter, softened</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1 cup granulated sugar</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1 large egg</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">2 cups all-purpose flour</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup cocoa powder</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li>

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  <h3>Instructions:</h3>

     <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disc</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Once cooled, you can decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, or leave them as-is</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate sugar cookies!</span></p>

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