MEXICAN CHOCOLATE SNICKERDOODLES

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Snickerdoodles with their sweet, buttery flavor rolled in cinnamon sugar are divine. This recipe adds cocoa and a tiny bit of cayenne to make them reminiscent of Mexican hot chocolate. The delightful hint of cayenne hits you a few moments after you take a bite... a fun surprise. These snickerdoodles are unique, delicious, and...

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories     Chocolate

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 c sugar
1 c butter or margarine, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
SUGAR COATING
2 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or leave ungreased.
  • 2. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter together.
  • 3. Stir in eggs and vanilla.
  • 4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Blend well.
  • 5. Slowly stir flour mixture into the bowl with butter mixture. Combine well.
  • 6. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  • 7. Form dough into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture to coat. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
  • 8. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • 9. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to a cooling rack.

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