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German Snickerdoodles

Deliciously Soft German Snickerdoodles for Cozy Nights

German Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon freshly ground
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon freshly ground

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements and refrigerate dough for better shape and flavor.

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