Snickerdoodle

Ingredients:

1/2 cup softened butter

1 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

4 tablespoons sugar (in addition to 1 cup)

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for about 30 seconds. Add the 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Beat until combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Beat in flour.

3. Mold into a ball and cover mixture with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour (in fridge)

4. Combine the 4 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon (while dough chills)

5. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

6. Place balls of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake for 10 to 11 minutes, or until edges are beautifully golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool

Comments:

These cookies are the perfect comfort food for cold days or family gatherings. They're sweet and warm, and great for the holiday season.

Serving: about 2 dozen