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Classic Snickerdoodles

Delicious, fluffy cookies with a sweet, spicy flavor of cinnamon that are easy to make for family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar This adds sweetness and helps with browning.
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened Use high-quality butter for the best flavor; it contributes to the cookies' richness and texture.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening Shortening helps create a tender crumb and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
  • 2 large eggs These bind the ingredients together and add moisture.
  • 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour This provides structure to the cookies.
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar The secret ingredient that gives snickerdoodles their signature tangy flavor and chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda This helps the cookies rise and become light and airy.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt This enhances the other flavors in the cookies.
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup sugar For the cinnamon-sugar coating.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon The perfect spice to complement the sweet dough.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Get that oven preheated so it's ready when your dough is!
  2. Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, vegetable shortening, and eggs in a large bowl until light and creamy, about 1 minute. Make sure your butter is softened, not melted, for the best results.
  3. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated, about 30 seconds. Be careful not to overmix, or your cookies will be tough.
  4. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar coating.
Baking
  1. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  2. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from the cookie sheet to a wire rack to cool.
Serving
  1. Serve the snickerdoodles warm with a glass of milk or pair with coffee, tea, or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

To keep your snickerdoodles fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag.