Snickerdoodles Recipe 🍪
Overview:
Make and share this delightful Snickerdoodles recipe, perfect for any occasion, from lovewithrecipes.com. These cinnamon-sugar-coated cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends, offering a comforting taste of nostalgia and warmth in every bite.
- Cuisine: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Christmas, Weeknight, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 36 cookies
- Yield: 36 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 3/4 cups | Flour |
| 2 tsp | Cream of Tartar |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
Instructions:
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Cream the butter thoroughly in a large mixing bowl, gradually adding the sugar. This step ensures a smooth and creamy texture for your cookie dough.
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Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. This helps to evenly distribute the eggs throughout the dough for consistent texture and flavor.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Sifting helps to aerate the flour and ensures that there are no lumps in your dough.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies. A gentle hand is key to tender Snickerdoodles.
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Chill the dough for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator. Chilling the dough helps it firm up, making it easier to handle and reducing spreading during baking.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
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Roll the chilled dough into small 2-inch balls using your hands. Then, roll each ball in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar until fully coated. The cinnamon-sugar coating gives Snickerdoodles their signature flavor and appearance.
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Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are set around the edges and slightly golden brown on the bottom. Be careful not to overbake, as Snickerdoodles are best when they’re soft and chewy in the middle.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious Snickerdoodles with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 117.7
- Fat Content: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 25.3mg
- Sodium Content: 91.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 8.4g
- Protein Content: 1.4g
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves to the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- If you prefer softer cookies, bake them for the shorter end of the recommended time range.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage. Just be sure to thaw them before enjoying!
