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