Snickerdoodles & Chocodoodles

The words Snickerdoodle and Chocodoodle make me think of a Goldendoodle – an adorable mix of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. So so cute. Once I get over how cute that dog is (and how about a Puggle?!), I can move on and focus on actual Snickerdoodles! I’ve tried a bunch of different recipes and was very willing to try this one when it mentioned you could make a chocolate version. Why hadn’t I thought of that before?! 

The basic Snickerdoodle version of this cookie is really good. It had just the right amount of sweetness (only 1/3 cup of sugar) given it would be rolled in a cinnamon/sugar combo before baking. I usually prefer a few more spices mixed into the actual batter (this only has nutmeg), but the texture was great and the overall taste didn’t disappoint!

The Chocodoodle version really grew on me. At first I was thrown by the flavor of chocolate mixed with nutmeg, but, after my second cookie (!), I was really loving it -- it was almost like the nutmeg made the chocolate taste richer. This is definitely one to try… it’s not your everyday cookie.

Snickerdoodles (with Chocodoodle option!)
(From Bake or Break)

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar, + 2 tablespoons for rolling cookies
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon

1.    Preheat oven to 350°. Line or grease baking sheets and set aside.
2.    Combine flour, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3.    Beat butter and 1/3 cup sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients until smooth.
4.    Mix together cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Pinch dough into walnut-sized pieces and roll into balls. Roll each ball in cinnamon/sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
5.    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for one minute, then cool completely on a wire rack.
6.    Makes about 18 medium-sized cookies.

To make Chocodoodles: Replace 2 tablespoons of flour with cocoa.