Chewy Cocoa Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp baking soda
7 tbsp dairy-free butter spread
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. For the dough, combine baking soda and 1 tsp hot water in a heatproof bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat butter spread and brown sugar in a separate medium bowl until just combined. Add maple syrup and stir well. Sift in flour and cocoa powder. Add baking soda mixture and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 30 mins.
Spread sugar on a large plate. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls, then roll in sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart, and press slightly to flatten. Bake, switching position of the baking sheets halfway through, 15-20 mins or until tops of cookies begin to crack. Cool completely on baking sheets and serve.