Description
Heavenly snickerdoodle cookies bring nostalgic cinnamon comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Warm, buttery swirls of sugary goodness invite you to savor each delightful bite with pure cookie bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
Flavor and Leavening Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Coating Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a precise 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius), creating an ideal baking environment for delectable cookies.
- Prepare a baking sheet by either lining it with parchment paper or applying a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, whisking together until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl, blending until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Introduce eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, thoroughly incorporating each before adding the next, which ensures a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a cohesive cookie dough forms without overmixing.
- Create a separate small bowl with a cinnamon-sugar mixture for coating the cookies.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, form the dough into uniform round balls, each approximately the size of a tablespoon.
- Roll each dough ball generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to turn slightly golden while maintaining a soft center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect soft and chewy texture by not overbaking the cookies, removing them from the oven when edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for better binding.
- Create a fun variation by adding a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar coating for an unexpected depth of flavor.
- Ensure consistent cookie size by using a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure each dough ball, which helps create uniform baking and appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg