Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Butter
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 cup Chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup Crushed nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the egg and milk to the mixture and beat until well combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed nuts for extra crunch.

7. 7

   Scoop small portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

8. 8

   Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and slightly crispy.

10. 10

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Enjoy your crunchy chocolate butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!