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Snickerdoodle Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for coating
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix the coating ingredients until combined. Set aside for rolling the cookie dough balls.
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  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
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  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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  • Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
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  • Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 79mgFiber: 1g
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