Black Cocoa Cookies
These black cocoa sugar cookies are soft and chewy and have a rich, chocolatey flavour similar to an Oreo, plus they are naturally coloured using black cocoa powder. These are a super simple dairy free cookie recipe and can be made in under 30 minutes with no chilling of the dough required!
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 124kcal
Ingredients
- 125 grams dairy free butter
- 220 grams white sugar/granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 185 grams plain flour/all purpose flour
- 50 grams black cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda/baking soda
- ¼ - ½ cup white sugar/granulated sugar extra for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and line two large baking trays with baking paper.
- In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat the 125 grams dairy free butter and s220 grams white sugar/granulated sugar well with an electric mixer. Add the 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and beat well to combine.
- Add the 185 grams plain flour/all purpose flour, 50 grams black cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda/baking soda, and beat well until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the extra ¼ - ½ cup white sugar/granulated sugar until coated, then place onto the prepared trays, leaving enough space for them to spread.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. Take the cookies out and bang the tray on the counter a couple of times to deflate them. Allow them to firm up on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cool, store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Gluten free option: use a gluten free plain flour blend in place of the plain flour.
Black cocoa powder: This is what gives these cookies their deep colour and Oreo-like flavour. If you can't find it, you can use regular Dutch-processed cocoa, but the cookies won't be as dark.
Storage instructions: store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
