Easter Treats-Snickerdoodles Recipe

My daughter has been on a major baking kick lately, partly due to a school project that requires her to make “How to” videos of different recipes.  We certainly haven’t been complaining around our house.  With Easter just a week away, I thought I would share the recipe for her latest creation, Snickerdoodle cookies.

These are my husband’s favorite cookies and his mom has always made them just the way he likes them.  I attempted them a couple years ago but they just weren’t the same so I was shocked when my daughter said she wanted to give them a try.

Hers came out perfect, crispy on the outside with a soft center and just the right amount of cinnamon.  If you are looking for a different treat to serve on Easter, I highly suggest these.  Easy to transport if you are on the go and can be modified for larger groups.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 10 minutes/batch

Makes: 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 degrees. 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 a creamy mixture.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar.  Shape dough into 1 inch balls, roll in cinnamon sugar.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes.  Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Hope you enjoy!