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Chocolate Snickerdoodles


  • Author: Sally Roberts
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate Snickerdoodles are a rich, chewy cookie with deep cocoa flavor, warm cinnamon sugar coating, and soft centers that make them perfect for holiday baking, dessert platters, quick snack cravings, and easy recipe moments when you want cozy food ideas everyone will love.


Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, for rolling


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.

3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.

6. Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes so it is easier to handle and holds its shape while baking.

7. In a small bowl, stir together the rolling sugar and cinnamon.

8. Scoop the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions and roll into balls.

9. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

10. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

11. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the cookies are puffed and crackled on top with set edges.

12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps keep the cookies thick and gives them a better crackled top.

Do not overbake these cookies, because they continue to set as they cool and stay softer in the center that way.

Roll the dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar for the most classic snickerdoodle texture and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 165
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg

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