Name: Snickerdoodles
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon, divided; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 tsp cream of tartar; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon

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Snickerdoodles

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Servings: 18

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon, divided
1 egg
1 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon

Method

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attached, cream together butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Add egg and mix well.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat until batter forms.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Using a medium scoop, scoop cookie dough and drop into cinnamon/sugar. Roll into balls. Place cookie dough on prepared baking sheets and bake in preheated oven for 11-13 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned and crinkled. Do not overbake.