Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
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2 tsp Cream of Tartar
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1 tsp Baking Soda
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3/4 tsp Kosher Salt
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1 cup Unsalted Butterunsalted, softened
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1 3/4 cups Sugar
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2 Eggs
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1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
Directions
Snickerdoodles are a beloved cookie because they are soft, chewy, and have a crispy exterior. They are made with a simple sugar cookie dough that is flavored with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon, giving them a warm and spicy flavor that is irresistible. The addition of cream of tartar to the dough gives snickerdoodles their characteristic tangy flavor and helps to create their soft and chewy texture. Snickerdoodles are also a relatively easy cookie to make, which makes them a popular choice for home bakers. Overall, snickerdoodles are a tasty and satisfying cookie that is enjoyed by many people.
Recipe Steps
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line several baking sheets with parchment paper. |
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In a large bowl whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. |
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and 1 ½ cups sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes. Then beat in eggs and scrape the bowl. Turn mixer on low and slowly add flour mixture until well combined. |
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Mix remaining ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to measure out dough balls. Roll each ball in your hands to even them out, then roll in cinnamon sugar to thoroughly coat. |
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Place the balls on prepared baking sheets, 2 ½ inches apart. Bake for 8–9 minutes, until just barley golden around the edges. Cool for several minutes on the baking sheets before moving. |
