Chocolate Snickerdoodles (Printable View)

Soft chocolate cookies with cinnamon-sugar coating, ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely.
08 - Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
10 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chocolate cinnamon pairing creates a flavor profile reminiscent of Mexican hot chocolate in cookie form
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between crispy edges and chewy centers
  • The coating process transforms simple cookie dough into something that looks bakery beautiful
02 -
  • The dough might seem slightly softer than regular cookie dough but that is normal and necessary for the right texture
  • Removing the cookies while centers still slightly soft ensures they stay chewy after cooling
  • The cinnamon sugar coating needs to be applied generously or you will miss out on the full snickerdoodle experience
03 -
  • Scoop all the dough balls before rolling in cinnamon sugar to prevent the coating from becoming damp
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is very warm to prevent excessive spreading
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking

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