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Chocolate Snickerdoodles

These Chocolate Snickerdoodles are a rich, chewy twist on a classic cookie with warm cinnamon and deep chocolate flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chewy, Chocolate, Cookies, Easy, Snickerdoodles
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for rolling the cookies.
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into balls and roll each in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
  • Place the rolled cookie balls onto the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for the perfect texture.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Notes

  • For deeper chocolate flavor, add chocolate chips or chunks to the dough.
  • Reduce cocoa powder to 1/3 cup for a milder chocolate taste.
  • Try adding spices like nutmeg or allspice for a unique twist.
  • Use room temperature butter for easy creaming with sugars.
  • Chill sticky dough for 30 minutes to make rolling easier.