Snickerdoodle Cookies
Make your day sweeter with homemade snickerdoodle cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (298 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 grams) vegetable shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups (354 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine salt
For the Coating
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well blended.1 1/2 cups (298 grams) granulated sugar | 1 cup (227 grams) vegetable shortening | 2 large eggs | 1 tsp vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the first mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Chill the dough for 1 hour.2 3/4 cups (354 grams) all-purpose flour | 2 tsp cream of tartar | 1 tsp baking soda | 1/2 tsp fine salt
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon.3 tbsp granulated sugar | 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in the sugar-cinnamon coating mixture. Place on the baking sheets, leaving 1 1/2 inches of space between them.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until set but not too firm. The crackled areas should look slightly moist.
- Cool the cookies in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container or food storage bag for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Butter variation: Butter can be used instead of shortening for more flavor, but the cookies will spread more and will not be quite as soft and thick.
Chill the dough fully. That helps the cookies keep their shape and gives a better crackled top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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