Description
Whip up a batch of this easy Snickerdoodles recipe in 25 minutes for a classic holiday cookie. This popular soft and chewy cookie has a perfect contrast between its sugar cookie sweetness and the warmth from the cinnamon spice. Cream of tartar gives its unique tangy flavor that helps to make it a favorite for cookie lovers at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Ingredients
1/2 c salted butter, room temperature
1/2 c vegetable shortening
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
2 3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp cinnamon
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, granulated sugar and eggs until combined and creamy.
- Sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Add to the large bowl and combine until the dough comes together.
- In a small bowl, combined the 2 tbsp of cinnamon and sugar, stir together until mixed well.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough and form into a round ball.
- Place in the cinnamon sugar mixture coating all sides.
- Place on baking sheet about 2” apart and bake for 10 minutes. Cookies will be soft & puffy when done. Repeat until all the dough has been used.
- Allow the snickerdoodles to cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet so that they can set before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Storage instructions: Store using an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
