September 28, 2008

Snickerdoodle Cookies


1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups white sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs. Mix well.

In a separate, large bowl, sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Slowly add dry mixture to large bowl.

Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon on a large plate. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll dough in sugar/cinnamon mixture and place 2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheets. Press the dough down slightly. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.

1 comment:

Wen said...

i'm not a snickerdoodler by any means, but these were yum!