Chocolate Sugar Cookies

 A family Christmas favorite! We substitute Baker’s chocolate with cocoa powder and vegetable oil (1 oz square = 3Tbsp cocoa powder + 1 Tbsp oil)

3 squares Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate (or 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp cocoa powder + 3 Tbsp oil)

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. salt

Additional granulated sugar

 

Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on high for 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

Stir 1 cup sugar into melted chocolate until well blended. Stir in egg and vanilla until completely mixed.  Mix in flour, soda, and salt until well blended.

Chill dough until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.  

Shape into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet. (If a flatter, crisper cookie is desired, flatten with bottom of glass.)

Bake at 375º (190º C) for 8 minutes or until set.  Remove and cool on rack.  

Makes about 3½ dozen cookies.