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Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles

Irresistibly Soft Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles Recipe

Delight in the soft, chewy goodness of Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles, perfectly spiced with cinnamon.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free treat.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Adds classic Snickerdoodle texture.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Imparts warm flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Use softened for best results.
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Consider brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Replace with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for the finest taste.
For the Coating
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Used for rolling the dough balls.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Used for coating.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix well, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined, forming a soft dough.
  6. Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl for coating.
  7. Portion out dough, roll into balls, and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.

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