Snickerdoodle Cookies
Delicious Snickerdoodle Cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Medium bowl
- large bowl
- parchment paper
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar divided
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Primary Instructions
- Mix flour, cream of tartar and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. Beat 1 ½ cups of the sugar, butter and shortening in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix remaining ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Notes
For additional flavors, add cardamom, ginger, or nutmeg to the sugar mixture or substitute vanilla extract with orange or almond for a festive twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 10mg
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