Irresistible Holiday Snickerdoodles: 20-Year Family Secret
Classic holiday snickerdoodles with a soft center and cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl for coating.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in cinnamon-sugar.
- Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring.
Notes
- Dough can be chilled for easier handling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg