GRAMMY'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES

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Provided by Nancy Allen

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c plus 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
3/4 c unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 c (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 c granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
sugar, for rolling

Steps:

1. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
2. In a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine. Reduce speed to low, and gradually add flour mixture; beat to combine. Form dough into a flattened disk, wrap with plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 350F. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll each ball in sugar. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until set, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through. After you remove from oven let cool on sheet for 5 minutes, Transfer to a rack to cool completely. Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container at room temerature for up to 1 week.