Snickerdoodles

The history of these whimsically named treats has been widely disputed, but their popularity is undeniable. Help yourself to one of our soft cinnamon-sugared cookies and see for yourself.

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Serving size: 2
Calories per serving: 1,097

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Source: tasteofhome.com


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