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Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles

Irresistible Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles for Holiday Joy

Indulge in delightful Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles, perfect for holiday gatherings with their soft texture and warm cinnamon flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Provides essential structure
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Adds chewiness
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Infuses warmth
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Provides richness and moisture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness
  • 2 large eggs Bind ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Boosts flavor
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Sweet crust
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon Spiced coating

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix well; blend in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until puffed and slightly crinkled.
  10. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, accurately measure flour and consider chilling dough for half an hour. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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