Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and cinnamon with these delectable Chocolate-Cinnamon Sugar Cookies. These chewy, cocoa-infused treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (plus 1/4 cup for rolling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar with a pinch of cinnamon.
- Shape and Coat the Dough: Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and coat each in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until set around the edges and soft in the center.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well and taste better the next day.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
