Chocolate Snickerdoodles
Are you a soft and chewy cookie lover? Or do you prefer your cookies more crisp and crunchy?
I’m an “always seeking balance” Libra. )Which really means I can never make up my mind.) And so is the case for me and the cookie texture debate. I tend to like my cookies a bit on the crunchier side. But can’t deny the satisfaction of biting into a warm, gooey, chewy chocolate chip cookie, like this one.
Snickerdoodles are one of those cookies that most people enjoy on the softer side. When I gave this recipe a whirl, I took on a few too many tasks in the kitchen at the same time and ended up over-baking the cookies just a tad. I thought I had ruined them but to my surprise the chocolatey cinnamonny goodness was just as delicious on the crispier side.
So I’m keeping this post short and sweet so that you can hurry and make yourself these cookies, whether you like you cookies chewy or crispy. They literally take minutes to put together, a few more minutes to bake and just seconds to devour.
Chocolate Snickerdoodles
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 teaspoon cinnamonDirections:
Preheat the oven to 400° and line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, sift the flour with the baking soda, baking powder and salt and set aside. In another bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter with 1 cup of the sugar until creamy. Add the melted chocolate and the egg and beat until smooth. Beat in the dry ingredients until incorporated.
In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and set aside.
Scoop out dough using a small ice cream scoop and use your hands to form into a ball. Roll the balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Transfer to 3 parchment paper–lined baking sheets and and use your hands to flatten to 2-inch rounds. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the cookies are puffed and cracked. Transfer to racks and let cool.
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Rosa — January 23, 2012 @ 10:55 am
Those look really pretty and delicious!
Cheers,
Rosa
Jackie — January 23, 2012 @ 11:32 am
Wow! Chocolate snickerdoodles!! Delicious and a nice treat!
xo
Abby — January 23, 2012 @ 11:54 am
Plain snickerdoodles aren’t my favorite, but I’ve never met a chocolate cookie I didn’t like! These look awesome. So pretty, too!
Kathy - Panini Happy — January 23, 2012 @ 12:25 pm
What an incredible idea! It’s a rainy day, both kids are home sick – how will I ever keep from making these today?
jennifurla — January 23, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
these look DDDD-lightful I would love a few, I prefer a crispy crust and chewy center…best of both worlds.
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic — January 23, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
I’m a soft and chewy cookie kinda gal, but in reality, I don’t say not to any kind of cookie – especially one with chocolate
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar — January 23, 2012 @ 4:30 pm
Mmm these sound lovely!
Becki's Whole Life — January 24, 2012 @ 6:45 am
Yum…snickerdoodles are my favorites and I love the idea of adding chocolate to the cinnamon-y cookie. Definitely a soft and chewy cookie girl!
CookiePie — January 24, 2012 @ 9:12 am
The answer to your question about which kind of cookie is “yes!” Never met a cookie I didn’t like. And chocolate snickerdoodles?? Genius! Love chocolate and cinnamon together. Can’t wait to try these!
Ana Sofia — January 24, 2012 @ 9:45 am
Love teh idea of the chocolate snickerdoodle!
Tamara @jemofthesouth — January 24, 2012 @ 9:49 am
I like both soft and chewy cookies and crispy cookies. It really all depends on the type of cookie.:-) These looks delicious!
Amy — January 24, 2012 @ 10:55 am
Oh no you didn’t! Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie…and now you’ve added chocolate. Goodness. I will add these to my ever growing list of recipes to try. I’m drowning over here.
Sara @ Saucy Dipper — January 24, 2012 @ 11:29 am
I’m a soft and chewy cookie lover. I’ve even been known to eat the dough. But I think I’d prefer a cooked Snickerdoodle over a raw one. Chocolate chip, though…the dough is always the best
Jeannette — January 24, 2012 @ 3:02 pm
these look amazing!! chocolate and cinnamon are one of my favorite, and least utilized, combinations ever!
Barbara — January 24, 2012 @ 8:43 pm
These look delicious, Eliana. I like my cookies soft and chewy, please, and these look like they fit the bill.
Lori — January 24, 2012 @ 8:44 pm
I had no idea that a Snickerdoodle could bet better, but this has certainly done it. Yum!
beti — January 24, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
the texture they have is amazing, I love all those cracks and I bet they taste delicious
Katrina — January 24, 2012 @ 10:01 pm
I like chocolate and cinnamon together more than I thought I did. My husband loves snickerdoodles. He does like them soft (only). These would be fun to try and see if he likes the chocolate in them.
Yvette ~ Muy Bueno Cookbook — January 25, 2012 @ 11:51 am
Oh Lord those look yummy! I might have to make these for the Share our Strength Bake Sale!
Tracy — January 25, 2012 @ 5:02 pm
I have been craving chocolate cookies just like these, and am so happy you posted this recipe! Bookmarking to make!
Xiaolu/6Bittersweets — January 25, 2012 @ 10:03 pm
Ooo what a fun variation!
Nina — January 29, 2012 @ 2:08 am
THIS SOUNDS AMAZING.
shelly (cookies and cups) — January 30, 2012 @ 5:25 pm
How did I miss these?? Oh yum!