Thursday, February 3, 2011

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

3 squares Baker’s unsweetened chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Microwave chocolate and butter in microwave safe bowl for 2 minutes or until butter is melted.  Stir together until all the chocolate is melted and combined with the butter. Stir in sugar until well blended.  Add the egg and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt.  Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375.

Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar to cover completely.  Place on parchment covered baking sheet.  Bake for 8 – 10 minutes.