These Care Package Chocolate Sugar Cookies are the ultimate comfort food for long-distance friends and family. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and egg whites, they boast a tender, cake-like crumb that holds up beautifully during shipping. The cookies are rolled in sugar before baking for a delightful crunch, then finished with a drizzle of salty-sweet peanut butter glaze that cuts through the richness. They are soft enough to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee but sturdy enough to survive a trip in the mail. This easy-to-make recipe yields two dozen treats, making it ideal for holiday exchanges, care packages, or simply satisfying a sudden chocolate craving without much fuss.
Care Package Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Description
These Care Package Chocolate Sugar Cookies are the ultimate comfort food for long-distance friends and family. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and egg whites, they boast a tender, cake-like crumb that holds up beautifully during shipping. The cookies are rolled in sugar before baking for a delightful crunch, then finished with a drizzle of salty-sweet peanut butter glaze that cuts through the richness. They are soft enough to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee but sturdy enough to survive a trip in the mail. This easy-to-make recipe yields two dozen treats, making it ideal for holiday exchanges, care packages, or simply satisfying a sudden chocolate craving without much fuss.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Lightly coat a cookie sheet with vegetable oil spray or line with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, slightly beat the egg whites until frothy.
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Stir in the melted butter, water, and vanilla extract into the egg whites.
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In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined into a soft dough.
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Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
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Roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until fully coated.
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Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
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Press each ball gently with the flat bottom of a glass to flatten slightly.
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Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
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Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To make the glaze, combine 1/2 cup peanut butter chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring until melted and smooth.
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Drizzle the warm peanut butter glaze over the cooled cookies immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 679.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.0g22%
- Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2902.0mg121%
- Total Carbohydrate 133.4g45%
- Dietary Fiber 8.8g36%
- Sugars 60.8g
- Protein 14.8g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
