Snickerdoodles
These crackle-topped, cinnamon-scented sugar cookies were a favorite of late 19th century “Hoosier” poet James Whitcomb Riley, and snickerdoodles are served to tourists every year on October 7, his birthday, at his home in Greenfield, Indiana. Snickerdoodle cookie recipes, including the one Ginger's mom used to make, often contain only vegetable shortening (which helps give snickerdoodles their distinctive crunch) but our recipe for snickerdoodle cookies includes butter for better flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Steps
Preheat oven to 375°. Spray or lightly grease baking sheets.
Cream butter and shortening with 1 1/2 cups sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in eggs, one at a time. Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. On low speed, beat into egg mixture until well blended.
Pinch off pieces of dough and roll into 1-inch balls. (If dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.) Roll in cinnamon sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 1 1/2 inches between cookies.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until snickerdoodles are golden and crackled on top. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Cream butter and shortening with 1 1/2 cups sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in eggs, one at a time. Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. On low speed, beat into egg mixture until well blended.
Pinch off pieces of dough and roll into 1-inch balls. (If dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.) Roll in cinnamon sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 1 1/2 inches between cookies.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until snickerdoodles are golden and crackled on top. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Additional tips
Store: In an airtight container
Freeze: Yes
Mail: Yes
Freeze: Yes
Mail: Yes
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