Description
Delight in these rich and tender Chocolate-Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. These cookies combine the deep flavor of cocoa with warm cinnamon, creating a delicious treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined for a smooth texture.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt if using, to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and keep cookies tender.
- Prepare cinnamon-sugar coating: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon to create the coating for the cookie dough balls.
- Shape and coat cookies: Roll the dough into balls about 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture ensuring an even coating. Place the coated dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, indicating chewy texture inside.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet to firm up slightly, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove from oven when edges are just set.
- Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat helps prevent cookies from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- You can substitute the butter with margarine or a vegan butter alternative for a different dietary preference.
- If you prefer a more intense cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in the coating slightly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
