Snickerdoodle Cookies
Ingredients
The dough
-
1
cup
unsalted butter, at room temperature
-
1
large
egg
-
1
large
egg yolk
-
2¾
cups
all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
-
2
teaspoons
cream of tartar
-
1
teaspoon
baking soda
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
½
teaspoon
sea salt
The cinnamon-sugar coating
-
1¼
cups
granulated sugar
-
2
teaspoons
cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix together 3 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon, then set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and egg yolk, beating until creamy, then mix in the cream of tartar, baking soda, vanilla, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined.
- Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough, rolling it into balls.
- Roll the dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and arrange them on the baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 8 to 9 minutes until puffed and slightly underdone.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
25 to 30
Calories
120
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
18g
Total protein
1g
Sodium
50mg
Cholesterol
20mg
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