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Snickerdoodles (Knight)

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Global Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 72 Calories: 1031.4

Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Description

These classic Snickerdoodles are the ultimate comfort cookie, featuring a tender, chewy interior wrapped in a signature crisp crust of cinnamon and sugar. The secret lies in the cream of tartar, which gives these cookies their distinctive tangy flavor and soft texture. Made with simple pantry staples like butter-flavored shortening, eggs, and vanilla, they bake up into golden, crinkled discs that are irresistible. Perfect for holiday exchanges, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat with coffee, these cookies are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. They store well for days, making them ideal for batch baking or gifting.

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
In a large bowl, cream together the Butter Flavor Crisco, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms.
In a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon for coating.
Scoop dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely coated.
Place coated balls on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
Remove cookies to a cooling rack and let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 72

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1031.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.4g55%
Saturated Fat 21.2g106%
Cholesterol 148.3mg50%
Sodium 2720.6mg114%
Total Carbohydrate 166.0g56%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 80.9g
Protein 13.9g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Snickerdoodles (Knight)