2 1/4 cups sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 ts vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all purpse flour
1 1/2 t baking powder
Preheat over to 350F.
In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar and spices; set 1/2 cup of the mixture aside. Add butter to mixing bowl and cream with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa powder, followed by the eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder by hand or at low speed. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in reserved sugar mixture.
Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on wire rack and store in an airtight container.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
If chai isn't your thing, you can find a variation for Chocolate Pumpkin-Spice Snickerdoodles here, too.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-30-2006 @ 9:32AM
Angela Pitt said...
Make these cookies and grind them up, combine with some butter and they will make an interesting pie or
tart crust. That's my bright idea for today.
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10-31-2006 @ 3:44AM
Anne said...
Oh wow. I was so drawn in by these that I decided to come in late to work, and bake these cookies instead. And I'm so glad I did. They're absolutely amazing - especially hot from the oven. This recipe is a keeper, for sure!! :)
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10-31-2006 @ 8:46AM
Karen said...
I'm glad you enjoyed the cookies - thanks for the mention!
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11-04-2006 @ 4:19PM
Chris @ Martial Development said...
I never liked snickerdoodles--too bland--but this recipe might redeem them. Perhaps they will go nicely with a cup of Chai? My recipe:
http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-i-gave-up-coffee-and-increased-my-relaxation/
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11-06-2006 @ 9:35AM
JeAnne said...
I made 1/2 batch of these last night and they are perfect cookies..they flatten out and look beautiful when coming out of the oven. Taste great too!
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11-16-2006 @ 1:42PM
Ronald Blythe said...
I like them plain. Although chocolate chips are always welcome in my jar, it's nice to have something plain and simple and taste just heavenly. I would probably add oatmeal if I were to make snickerdoodles variations. I love oatmeal cookies. I feel like I'm indulging and at the same time doing something good for my body - since oatmeal is good for the heart.
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