Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Chocolate Cookie Dough 3.8 (102) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 1, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins If you'd like to try a variation, see what ingredients to add: Basic Vanilla Dough, Spice Cookie Dough, Citrus Cookie Dough. Ingredients 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder ¾ teaspoon baking powder (omit if making thumbprints, ball cookies, or spritz cookies) ½ teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Directions Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and beat until combined. Cook's Notes Dough can be refrigerated overnight or frozen for up to 1 month. Rate it Print