SNICKERDOODLES

Snickerdoodles

The history of this whimsically named treat is widely disputed, but the popularity of this classic cinnamon-sugar-coated cookie is undeniable!

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

1 large egg, room temperature

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

• 2. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

• 3. Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.