Description
Deliciously soft cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll them in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg