Mocha Snickerdoodles

 I absolutely love snickerdoodles! But add some chocolate and coffee to them? Pure heaven!!!

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 + 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons cinnamon


Whisk cocoa, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and flour in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In separate bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
Mix in egg, vanilla, and instant coffee granules.
Slowly add in the dry ingredients and blend well.
Line 2 cookie sheets with baking mats or parchment paper.
Scoop 2 tablespoon balls of dough and place them on prepared cookie sheets.
Chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir.
Roll each cookie dough ball completely in the cinnamon sugar.
Place back on baking sheets, 2” apart.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, depending on how done you want them.
Cool completely and enjoy!!