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Snickerdoodles IV

Cookies Snickerdoodles are sugar cookies lightly dusted with cinnamon. They have a characteristically crackly surface, and can be crisp or soft, depending on preference. Some variants include nutmeg, raisins, or nuts. They are a traditional Christmas cookie in North America. The Joy of Cooking claims that snickerdoodles are probably German in origin, and tha

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  • Read all 11 method steps from beginning to end.
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Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 02

    Mix flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar. Set aside.

  3. 03

    Beat butter, shortening and sugar.

  4. 04

    Beat in eggs and vanilla.

  5. 05

    Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing fully.

  6. 06

    Roll into 1 tbsp balls.

  7. 07

    Mix sugar and cinnamon.

  8. 08

    Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture.

  9. 09

    Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  10. 10

    Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and light brown.

  11. 11

    Let cool completely before eating.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC0, credited to EvanProdromou; view original image record .