Baking cookies today. Remember my fab Cocoa Molasses Chews? Well todays' #IsolationBaking for the holidays is
Chocolate Cinnamon Brown Sugar Cookies
These chewy cookies have an intriguing flavor: the delicate blend of caramelly dark brown sugar, cocoa powder & cinnamon.
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Chocolate Cinnamon Brown Sugar Cookies
These chewy cookies have an intriguing flavor: the delicate blend of caramelly dark brown sugar, cocoa powder & cinnamon.
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INGREDIENTS
8 tablespoons (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (205 grams) packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (210 grams) flour
¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
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INGREDIENTS
8 tablespoons (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (205 grams) packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (210 grams) flour
¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Granulated white sugar for rolling
Beat the softened butter & the brown sugar together until super creamy and smooth; this could take 3-4 minutes.
Beat in the egg, the water, & the vanilla until well blended & smooth.
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½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Granulated white sugar for rolling
Beat the softened butter & the brown sugar together until super creamy and smooth; this could take 3-4 minutes.
Beat in the egg, the water, & the vanilla until well blended & smooth.
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Stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, & cinnamon; beat it into creamed mixture in 2 or 3 additions, beating each addition just until blended & smooth. You may need to stir & fold the last addition in with a spatula. It should make a stiff but creamy dough.
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Stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, & cinnamon; beat it into creamed mixture in 2 or 3 additions, beating each addition just until blended & smooth. You may need to stir & fold the last addition in with a spatula. It should make a stiff but creamy dough.
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Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least ½ hour for the dough to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large cookie sheet with oven/parchment paper. Place a few tablespoons granulated white sugar on a plate.
Shape the dough into 1-inch (2-cm) balls -
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Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least ½ hour for the dough to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large cookie sheet with oven/parchment paper. Place a few tablespoons granulated white sugar on a plate.
Shape the dough into 1-inch (2-cm) balls -
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- working quickly so your hands don’t warm the dough. I made batches with 1-inch balls & 1-½- inch balls and, while both are delicious, the smaller balls didn’t spread as much in the oven, which I preferred.
Gently/lightly toss & roll the balls in the sugar then place
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- working quickly so your hands don’t warm the dough. I made batches with 1-inch balls & 1-½- inch balls and, while both are delicious, the smaller balls didn’t spread as much in the oven, which I preferred.
Gently/lightly toss & roll the balls in the sugar then place
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on the baking sheet living space around them to spread. With a fork dipped in the sugar, press each ball of dough to flatten.
Bake for about 20 minutes until the cookies are no longer shiny and they are just barely baked through to the center - don’t overcook the
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on the baking sheet living space around them to spread. With a fork dipped in the sugar, press each ball of dough to flatten.
Bake for about 20 minutes until the cookies are no longer shiny and they are just barely baked through to the center - don’t overcook the
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cookies; they will crisp up when cooled and you want them chewy.
While my Cocoa Molasses Chews are my favorites, these super easy-to-make cookies are a fab alternative for those who don't like or can't get molasses. Excellent holiday cookies!
Bake & share a photo!
cookies; they will crisp up when cooled and you want them chewy.
While my Cocoa Molasses Chews are my favorites, these super easy-to-make cookies are a fab alternative for those who don't like or can't get molasses. Excellent holiday cookies!
Bake & share a photo!
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