Schokoladenplätzchen Chocolate Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this dry mixture aside for now.

3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until smooth and well incorporated.

5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

6. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to create a round cookie shape.

9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.

10. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Once cooled, dust the tops of the Chocolate Cookies with powdered sugar for a festive finish, if desired.

12. Serve these delectable Schokoladenplätzchen Chocolate Cookies with a steaming mug of hot cocoa, a glass of cold milk, or as a sweet treat to share with loved ones during the holiday season.