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Culinary Explorer
Have a good snack
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 and 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop out about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated evenly.
- Place on Baking Sheets:
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and just beginning to brown. The centers will look slightly underbaked.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy:
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delicious, homemade Snickerdoodle cookies!
Notes:
- Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Variations: Some recipes use a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg in the cinnamon-sugar coating for added flavor. Feel free to adjust according to your preference.