Chocolate Cookies with Cinnamon
12 servings
25 minutes
Chocolate cookies with cinnamon are a refined dessert with a deep cocoa aroma and a warm hint of spicy cinnamon. This recipe has roots in Austrian cuisine, where baking always combines the art of creating harmonious flavors. The cookies are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the addition of lemon zest giving them a subtle freshness. They are perfect for cozy tea times on cold evenings and make an excellent complement to coffee. The cinnamon aroma fills the home with warmth, creating an atmosphere of comfort. Such cookies can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance their rich flavor. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks. In Austria, similar sweets often accompany festive tea times, reminding of family traditions and joyful moments.
1
Mix softened butter, egg, and powdered sugar. Add flour, cocoa, cinnamon, zest, and salt to knead the dough. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Butter: 175 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Powdered sugar: 125 g
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Cocoa powder: 30 g
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon zest: to taste
- Salt: pinch
2
Roll the dough thin, cut out shapes with a cookie cutter. Place them on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil.
3
Bake the cookies for 12 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees.