Description
These classic Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, chewy, and coated with a delicious cinnamon-sugar mixture. Their perfect balance of sweetness and spice makes them a timeless favorite that’s sure to satisfy your cookie cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set but not too hard.
- Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Be sure not to overbake these cookies; they should be soft and slightly undercooked when removed from the oven.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes