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Care Package Chocolate Sugar Cookies

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 679.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 1/4 cup Butter or margarine; melted
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar to roll balls in
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2
    Lightly coat a cookie sheet with vegetable oil spray or line with parchment paper.
  3. 3
    In a medium bowl, slightly beat the egg whites until frothy.
  4. 4
    Stir in the melted butter, water, and vanilla extract into the egg whites.
  5. 5
    In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. 6
    Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined into a soft dough.
  7. 7
    Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
  8. 8
    Roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until fully coated.
  9. 9
    Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
  10. 10
    Press each ball gently with the flat bottom of a glass to flatten slightly.
  11. 11
    Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
  12. 12
    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  13. 13
    Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. 14
    To make the glaze, combine 1/2 cup peanut butter chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl.
  15. 15
    Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring until melted and smooth.
  16. 16
    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.

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