Snickerdoodles

from Parents Magazine

Snickerdoodles
Yield: 4 dozen Prep 30 mins Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 5 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Make It

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar with an electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time and blend well.

2. In a large bowl combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Blend the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl combine the 4 1/2 tsp. sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar, covering well.

4. Place dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets, about two inches apart, and bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned.

5. Remove from pan immediately and cool on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 93, Fat, total (g): 4, sat. fat (g): 3, carb. (g): 13, fiber (g): , sugar (g): 8, pro. (g): 1, sodium (mg): 75, calcium (mg): 6, iron (mg): , Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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