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Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles

Irresistibly Soft Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles Recipe

Delightfully soft and chewy Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles with a cinnamon-sugar touch, perfect for festive gatherings.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Make sure to measure correctly for best texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Can substitute with baking powder.
  • 2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar In a pinch, use double the baking powder instead.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Essential for the coating.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Vegan butter can be used.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be swapped for a chewier cookie.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Stick with pure extract for best results.
  • 3 tablespoons Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture For rolling the dough.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Scoop out dough and roll into balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place the cookie balls on lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal texture, measure flour accurately and consider chilling the dough before baking. Customize with different sugars or spices as desired.

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