Best 3 Paula Deens Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful baking journey with Paula Deen's Chocolate Sugar Cookies, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable cookies, handcrafted with love and simplicity, promise a perfect balance of rich chocolate and sweet sugar, encased in a crispy yet tender embrace. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll discover not just one, but a treasure trove of irresistible cookie recipes, each with its own unique charm. From the classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, adorned with powdered sugar like a snowy wonderland, to the decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies, studded with melty chocolate chips in every bite, this article is a haven for chocolate enthusiasts. Get ready to embark on a sweet escapade, creating memories and treats that will be cherished for years to come.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAULA DEEN'S CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES



Paula Deen's Chocolate Sugar Cookies image

I've never seen these before, but sounded good. She frosted her cookies with pink icing. From Paula's magazine Jan/Feb 2006. Prep time includes chill time.

Provided by IAcupcake

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat butter until soft and creamy. Gradually add sugar, beat well. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease cookie sheets.
  • Divide dough in half, roll 1 portion on a well floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place on sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired. Repeat with 2nd portion.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, cool 2 minutes on sheets, then move to wire racks. When completely cooled, decorate with icing.
  • For the icing, whisk together all the ingredients, add food coloring as desired. Makes 3/4 cup.

CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES



Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies image

Turn chocolate cake mix into delicious, soft cookies that kids of all ages will love. These divine chocolate gooey butter cookies also call for vanilla, butter and cream cheese. Serve them dusted with powdered sugar.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     christmas     classics     dessert     entertaining     kid friendly     potluck     sweets

Time 10m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
for dusting confectioner's sugar
1 (18 oz) box moist chocolate cake mix
1 (8 oz) package room temperature cream cheese
1 egg
1 stick room temperature butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the egg. Then beat in the vanilla extract. Beat in the cake mix. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up so that you can roll the batter into balls. Roll the chilled batter into tablespoon sized balls and then roll them in confectioner's sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 12 minutes. The cookies will remain soft and gooey. Cool completely and sprinkle with more confectioner's sugar, if desired. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

PAULA DEEN'S ICED CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES



Paula Deen's Iced Christmas Sugar Cookies image

From Nov/Dec 2012 Cooking with Paula Deen magazine. The magazine noted the icing will dry hard. They used colored sparking sugars, colored pearlized sugars, colored sanding sugars, colored pearlized jimmies, candy cane sprinkles, colored sugar crystals, pearlized sugar pearls, edible confetti snowflakes, glitter crystals, nonpareils and dragees to decorate the cookes. It was also noted they used no taste paste food coloring by Wilton and edible silver spray on the cookies.

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 36 cookies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
3 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons meringue powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
paste food coloring, assorted colors

Steps:

  • To make the cookies - in a large bowl, beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each additon.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Cover dough with plastic and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • On lightly flour surface roll dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut dough with desired cutters. Reroll dough scraps and cut out cookies until all dough has been used.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on pans for 2 miutes and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • To make Royal Icing - In a small bowl, whisk water and meringue powder until foamy. Gradually add confectioners sugar, whisking until smooth. Divide into small bowls and tint with food coloring pastes, stirring to achieve desired colors.
  • Decorate cookes as desired with Royal Icing, dragees and sugar sprinkles.
  • Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 219.5, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 27.3, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use high-quality chocolate: This will give the cookies a rich, delicious flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's chocolate sugar cookies are a classic for a reason. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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