Recipe: Snickerdoodles 🍪
Description:
Snickerdoodles, a delightful treat from the 1940s recipe collection of my beloved mother. These cookies are not just good; they’re exceptional, carrying with them the nostalgia of homemade goodness and a timeless appeal that never fades.
Key Details:
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Servings: 36-42 cookies
- Calories: 143.8 per serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for coating)
- 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions:
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Cream Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, and eggs until smooth and creamy, forming the base of your delicious dough.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed ingredients, blending until a cohesive dough forms.
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Shape the Dough: Roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
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Coat with Sugar and Cinnamon: Mix together the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in the sugar-cinnamon mixture until evenly coated.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s ready to bake these delectable treats to perfection.
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Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls onto a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced a few inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and let the magic happen. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Then, indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of these classic snickerdoodles!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 143.8
- Total Fat: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 11.8mg
- Sodium: 71.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.4g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 13.9g
- Protein: 1.3g
Tips:
- For softer cookies, reduce the baking time by a minute or two.
- Don’t skip the cream of tartar; it’s the secret ingredient that gives snickerdoodles their characteristic tangy flavor.
- Experiment with different coatings like colored sugar or sprinkles for festive variations.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and deliciousness for days. But let’s be honest, they’re so good, they might not last that long!
