CHOCOLATE CHAI SNICKERDOODLES

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I used to think snickerdoodles could never be improved -- that is until I added some chocolate. While they're baking, the aromas of chocolate mixed with warming spices reminds me of a cup of hot chai tea. -Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup sugar mixture to a shallow dish., Add butter to remaining sugar mixture; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking cocoa, cream of tartar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Roll in reserved sugar mixture; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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