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snickerdoodles recipe

Snickerdoodles Cookie

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
For Rolling
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl
  2. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture
  5. In a small bowl, mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  7. Then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture 
  8. Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. You can press them or use hands to shape them into a cookie
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack

Notes

While classic snickerdoodles are perfect as is, you can always add a twist:
  • Pumpkin Snickerdoodles — Add ½ cup pumpkin puree and ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice to the dough.
  • Brown Butter Snickerdoodles — Use browned butter instead of regular butter for a nutty flavor.
  • Chocolate Snickerdoodles — Mix in ¼ cup cocoa powder with the dry ingredients.
  • Stuffed Snickerdoodles — Place a piece of chocolate or caramel in the center of each dough ball.
  • Giant Bakery-Style Snickerdoodles — Scoop larger dough balls and bake a few minutes longer.