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Snickerdoodles

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These classic snickerdoodles are the ultimate comfort cookie, featuring a soft, chewy center wrapped in a crisp, cinnamon-sugar coating. The secret ingredient, cream of tartar, gives them their distinctive tangy flavor and unique texture that sets them apart from other sugar cookies. Made with simple pantry staples like shortening, flour, and eggs, they come together quickly. Perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat after dinner, these cookies are always a crowd-pleaser. Bake them until just set for the best texture, and enjoy them warm from the oven for maximum satisfaction.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Calories: 304.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These classic snickerdoodles are the ultimate comfort cookie, featuring a soft, chewy center wrapped in a crisp, cinnamon-sugar coating. The secret ingredient, cream of tartar, gives them their distinctive tangy flavor and unique texture that sets them apart from other sugar cookies. Made with simple pantry staples like shortening, flour, and eggs, they come together quickly. Perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat after dinner, these cookies are always a crowd-pleaser. Bake them until just set for the best texture, and enjoy them warm from the oven for maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cups SHORTENING
  • 3/4 cups SUGAR
  • 1 whole EGG
  • 1 1/4 cups FLOUR
  • 1 teaspoons CREAM OF TARTAR
  • 2 tablespoons FLOUR
  • 1/8 teaspoons SALT
  • 1/2 teaspoons BAKING SODA
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the egg until well combined.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, salt, and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. 6
    Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls.
  7. 7
    Mix 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.
  8. 8
    Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely.
  9. 9
    Place coated balls on a greased baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  10. 10
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  11. 11
    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 304.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.8g51%
Saturated Fat 11.0g56%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 640.4mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 3.2g7%

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

Note

For a softer texture, do not overbake; remove from the oven when they look slightly underdone.

You can substitute butter for the shortening for a richer flavor, though the texture may be slightly crisper.

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

If you don't have cream of tartar, you can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar, though the flavor profile will change slightly.

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