Perfect Snickerdoodles
1 C. butter, softened
3/4 C. sugar
1/2 C. brown sugar
1 egg, plus 1 yolk
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 C. flour (or a little less)
Cinnamon sugar mixture
1/4 C. sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Mix butter, and sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add in the egg, yolk, vanilla, soda, cream or tartar, salt and cinnamon and mix for 1 minute, scraping down the sides of bowl as necessary. Turn mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just combined. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll into a ball. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until edges are slightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Makes approximately 30 cookies.
recipe from Ashley and Cookies & Cups
