Description
These Chocolate-Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are a delightful blend of rich cocoa and warm cinnamon flavors, coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture that adds a delightful crunch. Perfectly soft on the inside with a slightly crisp edge, they make an ideal treat for any occasion.
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 with both the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the eggs one at a time and then stir in the vanilla extract until everything is fully combined.
- 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 all dry components.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Prepare cinnamon-sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon thoroughly to create a flavorful coating.
- Shape and coat cookies: Roll dough into balls about 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter. Then, roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar coating and arrange them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes. Look for edges that are set while centers remain soft for the perfect texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Adjust baking time depending on your oven as overbaking will result in crispy cookies rather than soft centers.
- For extra flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
