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Snickerdoodle Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Yield: 3 dozen
Snickerdoodle cookies are a classic Christmas cookie recipe. Soft, chewy vanilla sugar cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar. These cookies get a unique flavor and texture from a special ingredient!

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in room temperature eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Add in cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are well combined and the cookie dough forms.
  • Portion the cookie dough using a medium cookie scoop. Place cookie dough balls on a sheet pan and chill for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • Combine granulated sugar with cinnamon. Roll the chilled dough balls in cinnamon sugar.
  • Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet pan. Space the cookies out to allow room for spreading. They will double in size.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be slightly golden-brown on the edges and appear underdone in the center.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store the snickerdoodle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days. 
 
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