SNICKERDOODLES

Snickerdoodles are one of my all time favorite cookies.  This recipe was originally given to me by my Mom, so thanks Mom!


YIELD
I find that the recipe makes about 36 cookies.  

COOKIE DOUGH INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine sticks
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar ( found with spices)

WHAT IS CREAM OF TARTAR?
You might be asking yourself what in the world is "cream of tartar"?  It almost sounds like tartar sauce.... but don't worry!
Cream of Tartar is actually a pretty common spice that you can find in almost every grocery store spice isle.  It is usually included in baking recipes to help activate the baking soda.  In fact, "baking powder" is actually a mixture of baking soda and cream of tartar in a 1:2 ratio.  

CINNAMON SUGAR INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

*Parchment Paper:  I use parchment paper every time I bake to assist with cleanup and to make the whole baking process easier.  I'd definitely recommend it here as well.  

DIRECTIONS FOR COOKIE DOUGH

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl beat the margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium / high speed for about 30 sec or until softened. 
3. Add about half of the flour to the softened butter and mix together slowly.    
4. Add the sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and cream of tartar to the mixer and mix together.  
5. Beat until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally to make sure all of the ingredients are incorporated.    
6. Add in the remaining flour and mix together the ingredients.  
7. After everything is well mixed together, chill the dough in a covered bowl for about 1 hour.

COAT THE COOKIES IN CINNAMON SUGAR AND BAKE

1. In a shallow dish combine the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon.   Mix together with a fork to form the cinnamon sugar.  
2. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and shape the dough into 1-inch balls
3. gently the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture enough to coat the outside evenly
4. Place the balls of cookie dough about 2 inches apart onto an un-greased cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 
5. Bake the cookies in a 375 degree oven for 10-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. 
6. Let the cookies rest on the pan for a few minutes and then transfer them to cool on wire racks.

ENJOY!
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