I am a chocolate chip cookie kinda girl so I haven’t made a snickerdoodle for a long time. Â A really long time. Â It’s not that I don’t like snickerdoodles, it is just that I like chocolate a little more.
Ok, who are we kidding, I like it a lot more.
That’s not very fair for the snickerdoodle though is it?
So the other day it was super cold and snow here. Â We were supposed to go downtown to look at the Christmas lights but it was just. so. cold. Â So we made hot chocolate and decided to give snickerdoodles a fair chance instead.
This recipe is one that I found in my grandmas cookie recipes that I have, I have a lot of her recipes. Â Some are handwritten by her and are my most cherished, others are written in my handwriting probably because I called her and asked her how to make a specific dish or treat. Â I sure do miss those phone calls.
The snickerdoodle is a simple, delicious cookie. Â They are buttery and chewy and have the perfect ratio of cinnamon and sugar. Â If you want a cookie to go along with your hot cocoa, this is a fabulous choice.
Don’t forget to pin this image to Pinterest!
We had a great family night despite our change of plans. Â We invited some friends over, enjoyed these cookies and cocoa and had a lot of laughs. Â That’s the fun thing about cookies, they are always fun to share.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 8 minutes |
| Servings |
dozen
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy and smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. Slowly add in the dry ingredients, with the mixer on low.
- Shape dough into balls, using about 1 tablespoon of dough. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon together in a small bowl. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set around the edges and centers are still soft. Do not overbake! Remove from oven and let cookies set up on baking sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.
