Check out this quick and easy homemade chocolate butter cookies recipe. It's a Southern-inspired delight for busy schedules and family get-togethers! Decorate them for the holidays or serve simply with a cup of coffee on a rainy day.
0 Combine sugar and butter in bowl.
1 Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl at medium speed until creamy.
2 Scrape bowl often.
3 Add egg and vanilla extract.
4 Continue beating until well mixed.
5 Combine flour, cocoa and salt in another bowl.
6 Beat at low speed while adding flour mixture gradually to butter mixture until well mixed. Scape the bowl often.
7 Divide dough into thirds.
8 Wrap each third in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Next Day
9 Preheat oven to 375°F.
10 Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
11 Place 1-inch apart onto ungreased, parchment covered baking sheet.
12 Bake 7-9 minutes or until set.
13 Cool completely.
