Indulge in the perfect mix of chocolate and cinnamon with these chocolate snickerdoodles.

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Indulge in the perfect mix of chocolate and cinnamon with these chocolate snickerdoodles.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 16, 2024

These cookies are a delightful combination of a classic snickerdoodle cookie with the added richness of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Perfect for any chocolate lover looking for a unique treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon for rolling the cookies.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
  8. Using a cookie scoop, form dough into balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set but still soft in the middle.
  11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • The addition of cocoa powder gives these snickerdoodles a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Cream of tartar helps to give the cookies their signature tangy flavor.
  • Rolling the cookies in cinnamon sugar before baking adds a sweet and spicy coating.