Snickerdoodles Recipe 🍪
Overview:
Snickerdoodles are classic, cinnamon-sugar-coated cookies that are both simple to make and utterly delicious. With their delightful texture and sweet-spicy flavor, they are a favorite treat for any occasion. This recipe yields approximately 25 delectable cookies, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a cozy indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of margarine
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 cups of self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar to create the coating mixture. Set aside. | 5 minutes |
| 2 | In a large mixing bowl, cream together the margarine, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and eggs until smooth and creamy. | 5 minutes |
| 3 | Gradually add the self-rising flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. | 5 minutes |
| 4 | Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. | 5 minutes |
| 5 | Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated. | 5 minutes |
| 6 | Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. | 2 minutes |
| 7 | Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking. | 2 minutes |
| 8 | Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges. | 10 minutes |
| 9 | Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. | 2 minutes |
Serving:
These delightful Snickerdoodles are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven or cooled to room temperature. Serve them with a glass of cold milk for a classic treat, or package them up in a decorative tin to share with friends and family. However you choose to enjoy them, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 170.9
- Total Fat: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 16.9mg
- Sodium: 339.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 13.1g
- Protein: 1.9g
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure not to overbake the cookies; they should be soft and slightly chewy in the center.
- If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can substitute with 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- For a twist on the classic recipe, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar coating for extra flavor depth.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Enjoy baking and indulging in these delightful Snickerdoodles! 🍪😋
