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snickerdoodles recipe

The Best Tasty Snickerdoodle Recipe

The tasty The Best Tasty Snickerdoodle starts with a concise and easy to follow recipe like this one you're about to read.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Rolling:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Preheat the Oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
Add Wet Ingredients:
  1. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Mix the Dough:
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  3. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling the cookies.
Shape and Roll the Dough:
  1. Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  2. Roll each ball of dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Bake the Cookies:
  1. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
Cool and Serve:
  1. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Enjoy the Sweetness:
  1. Serve the snickerdoodle cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a delightful treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Store for Later:
  1. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal

Notes

Snickerdoodle cookies are a timeless classic that never goes out of style. With their soft, chewy texture and irresistible cinnamon sugar coating, these cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or simply to indulge your sweet tooth, snickerdoodles are guaranteed to bring joy with every bite.
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