Snickerdoodle Cookies

Snickerdoodle Cookies

from melissassouthernstylekitchen.com
25 min

These easy Snickerdoodle Cookies are chewy and delicious. They're rolled in a sweet and spicy cinnamon-sugar coating and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tarter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium-size bowl, using an electric mixer beat together butter and shortening for 30 seconds

  2. 2

    Add 1 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla. Beat on medium-high until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl periodically.

  4. 4

    In a separate medium bowl use a whisk to sift together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.

  5. 5

    Lower the speed of the mixer and gradually add dry ingredients beating until fully combined.

  6. 6

    Chill dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  7. 7

    Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside

  8. 8

    Mix together 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Form dough into small balls and roll in mixture.

  9. 9

    Arrange dough balls on cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

  10. 10

    Carefully remove to cooling rack to cool completely. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.