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Classic Snickerdoodles

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cookies:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
For the coating:
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 (11X17-inch) rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper, silpat liners or lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat together the butter, shortening, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs and mix until well incorporated. Reduce the speed of your mixer (stand mixer or handheld) and add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl or shallow plate, combine the cinnamon and granulated sugar to coat the cookies. Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon an dsugar to coat. Place the balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  6. Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, until the edges are light golden brown and the centers are soft and puffy, about 9-11 minutes. The cookies will flatten after they come out of the oven.
  7. Remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Cookie Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Cookie
Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.