Chocolate Snickerdoodles
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite way to combine two classic cookies is with these chocolate snickerdoodles. They're surprisingly simple to make, coming together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, and the cocoa powder actually contains natural antioxidants that make these treats a little bit better for you. What makes them special is that cinnamon sugar coating paired with rich dark chocolate chunks, creating this perfect balance of warm spice and deep chocolate flavor. Friends always ask for the recipe after just one bite, and honestly, I love how budget friendly they are since you probably have most ingredients on hand already.
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Ingredients
- 473 mlall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 710 mlunsweetened cocoa powder
- 237 mlgranulated sugar
- 237 mlbrown sugar
- 237 mlbutter
- 1egg
- 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
- 237 mlcinnamon sugar
- 237 mlchopped dark chocolate
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- 3
In another bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until well combined.
- 6
Stir in the chopped dark chocolate.
- 7
Roll dough into balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- 8
Place balls on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet and bake for another 12-14 minutes.
- 9
Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
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