Crispy Chocolate Cookies

With a crispy, crunchy texture, these chocolate cookies are reminiscent of Oreo® wafers without the cream.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup water
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 1 cup cocoa powder (such as Hershey's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together. Add to the butter mixture, 1 cup at a time, until evenly incorporated. Gradually beat in water, then vanilla extract.

Step 4

Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Press gently to flatten the mounds of dough.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 20 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes before removing from the baking sheets.