Snickerdoodles (chocolate)

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees . In a large bowl, combine the sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla and eggs and blend well. Add flour, cocoa, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, and mix well. In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake until set, about 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheets and cool.