Description
Sweet holiday magic comes alive with these classic Christmas Snickerdoodles, combining warm cinnamon and sugary comfort into irresistible cookie perfection. Festive bakers can delight in this simple yet elegant treat that brings cheerful memories to every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Extras
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until fully integrated and achieving a uniform consistency.
- Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Combine the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish, creating a fragrant mixture for rolling.
- Shape the dough into small, uniform balls using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Roll each dough ball completely in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring an even, generous coating.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow cookies to cool completely, during which they will develop a delightful crisp exterior and tender interior.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine for a dairy-free version that maintains the classic snickerdoodle texture and taste.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia blend, keeping the cookie’s signature sweetness while making it more diabetes-friendly.
- Enhance protein content by adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the dry ingredients, creating a post-workout friendly treat that doesn’t compromise flavor.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends like almond or oat flour to make the recipe celiac-friendly without losing the beloved soft, chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg