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Snickerdoodles
Makes 38 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup (110 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups (344 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons (4.5 grams) cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt
- 2½ teaspoons (5 grams) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, 1¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until combined.
- In another medium bowl, stir together cinnamon and remaining ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar.
- Using a 1½-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, scoop dough (28 to 30 grams each), and roll into smooth 1½-inch balls. Toss in cinnamon sugar until well coated. Place 2 inches apart on prepared pans.
- Bake, one batch at a time, until edges are lightly golden brown but centers still look slightly wet, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire racks.
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What type of sheet pan did you use to bake these cookies?
Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for reaching out! We generally use high-quality, sturdy half sheet pans for all of our baking. Some cheaply made sheet pans run the risk of popping and warping in the oven. We love the Gold Touch pans by Williams Sonoma and Nordic Ware sheet pans.
How many is this recipe supposed to make?
This recipe makes 38 cookies. Happy baking!
Can gluten free flour be substituted for regular flour in this recipe?
Hi Joe,
Thank you for reaching out. We have not tested this recipe with gluten free flour so we can not say for sure, but most cup-for-cup replacements should work with this recipe. You might need a little more flour to get the right texture. Happy baking!