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Snickerdoodle Baking Instructions
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Unbelievably Delicious Snickerdoodle Recipe That Will Change Your Baking Game!

Snickerdoodles are classic cinnamon-sugar cookies with a soft, chewy texture and a slightly tangy flavor from cream of tartar. These cookies are beloved for their crisp edges, fluffy interiors, and warm spice coating, making them a comforting treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup 2 sticks Unsalted butter, softened
  • - 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • - 2 large Eggs
  • - 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • - 2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • - 1 1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
  • - 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • - 1/4 tsp Salt
  • - 1/4 cup Granulated sugar for coating
  • - 1 1/2 tbsp Ground cinnamon for coating

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack
  • - Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading. - For a crispier texture, bake for 1-2 minutes longer. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. - Add a teaspoon of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar coating for a spiced twist.
Calories:
Approximately 90-110 per cookie (depending on size)
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