Snickerdoodles

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Snickerdoodles are basically sugar cookies rolled a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. So simple, yet a definite crowd-pleaser.

These cookies are soft and chewy – not crunchy, which wins them quite the fan base. To ensure you get the right texture, remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are just slightly browned.

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Snickerdoodles

Makes about 3 - 4 dozen (depending on cookie size)

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 3/4 cup all purpose flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

For rolling:

3 Tablespoons sugar

3 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F).

Cream together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Beat until fluffy (~30 seconds).

Blend in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

Mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Using a cookie dough scoop, make balls of dough, and then roll each ball into the bowl of cinnamon/sugar.

Place dough 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 8-10 minutes, or until set but not too hard.  Remove from baking sheets and cool on a cooling rack.