snickerdoodles (soft & thick)

Nelson
Updated on Jan 21, 2014

My family loves these. They are so donut-like & so quick & easy to make! A great recipe for kids to help with. I'm experimenting with a chocolate version too.. stay tuned!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 113 grams butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • COATING:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

How To Make snickerdoodles (soft & thick)

  • Step 1
    Beat butter until it is creamy (soften in the microwave for 20 seconds if its hard). Add sugar slowly & cream.
  • Step 2
    Beat in egg & vanilla essence.
  • Step 3
    Sift in flour, salt, baking soda & cream of tartar & beat to combine.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl or cup, combine the extra sugar & cinnamon.
  • Step 5
    Use a 1 Tablespoon measure to scoop out dough & roll into balls then roll them in the sugar/cinnamon mix to thoroughly coat. Place balls on a lined baking sheet, 2" apart.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 180C for 8-10 minutes. They may not look cooked but leave them to cool on the tray & they will firm up.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #cinnamon
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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