Cinnamon Sugar Cocoa Cookies Recipe
These soft and chewy cocoa sugar cookies are coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, delivering a perfect balance of chocolatey richness with a spicy-sweet crunch. Easy to prepare and bake, this recipe is ideal for satisfying your cookie cravings with a delightful homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- ½ cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Sugars and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, then incorporate the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Refrigerate Dough: Cover the cookie dough and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle and helping develop cookie texture.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Form and Coat Dough Balls: Roll the chilled dough into balls of desired size and thoroughly coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to add a sweet, spiced crust.
- Bake Cookies: Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading, and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the perfect texture.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation into the batter.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed as they firm up while cooling.
- The cinnamon sugar coating adds a delightful texture and flavor contrast but can be omitted for a straightforward cocoa cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
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