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Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies

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These cookies combine the classic tangy snickerdoodle with a chocolatey twist for a soft, chewy texture and a cinnamon-sugared exterior.

Ingredients

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  • 2 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set this bowl aside.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light in color, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined and smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter and egg mixture until a thick dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes.
  6. Prepare to bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating.
  8. Shape and coat the cookies: Scoop dough into even portions, roll into balls, and coat each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake and cool: Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the edges are set. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For freezing, freeze unbaked coated dough balls on a tray until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Cookies, Chocolate Snickerdoodle, Dessert, Baking

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