Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies. They are simple but SO good. If you haven’t made them, don’t wait another second. This recipe is easy and you most likely have everything you need in your pantry.

The one ingredient that makes snickerdoodles unique is cream of tartar. Cream of tartar is a form of tartaric acid. This acidic powder gives a tart flavor much like lemon or vinegar. It gives the snickerdoodle it’s distinct flavor. Cream of tartar has lots of benefits in cooking. Check out this article to read more about why you should be baking with it.

Anything with cinnamon and sugar in it is something I want to eat. Once you make the cookie dough, you’ll role the ball in a cinnamon and sugar mixture and then bake. You’ll know they are done when the tell tale cracks appear on the top of the cookie. All you have left to do is enjoy!

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Snickerdoodles

Simple sugar cookies with a tart taste rolled in cinnamon and sugar.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword snickerdoodles

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 36

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup vegetable shortening
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ½ cups flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt

Sugar Coating

• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a mixer, cream butter, shortening, and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix again.

3. Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.

4. In a small bowl, combine coating ingredients: sugar and cinnamon.

5. Form dough into one inch balls by rolling in your hand. Roll each ball in coating until it is completely covered. Place on the prepared baking sheets two inches apart. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. You will want to see cracks along the top of the cookies. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.