Description
These Chocolate-Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are the perfect mix of rich cocoa and warm cinnamon flavor. Soft and chewy, with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating, these cookies are an ideal treat for any occasion. Simple to make, they’re the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Whether for a cozy night or a special gathering, these chocolate cinnamon cookies are sure to please everyone’s taste buds.
Ingredients
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 it to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt (if using).
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Prepare cinnamon-sugar coating: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Shape and coat cookies: Roll the dough into balls (1 to 1 ½ inches) and coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place the coated balls on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add-ins: Feel free to add chocolate chips, walnuts, or dried cherries to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
Spice variations: You can add nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar coating for a different flavor profile.
Gluten-Free Version: Use a gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies gluten-free.
Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, roll the dough into balls and freeze before baking. Bake from frozen with a couple of extra minutes added to the baking time.
Reheating: Microwave for 10-15 seconds for a freshly baked taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Desserts, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 24 cookies
