Description
Soft, chewy cinnamon-sugar cookies with a slightly tangy flavor from cream of tartar.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture until well combined.
- In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.