Real German Snickerdoodles
Delicious and chewy cookies with a sweet and cinnamon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened butter for the best texture.
- 1 1/2 cups sugar For the dough.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Rolling Mixture
- 1/4 cup sugar For rolling.
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For rolling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
Rolling and Baking
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough into small balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy them alone or pair them with milk or hot chocolate. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mixture. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 95mgSugar: 10g
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