Snickerdoodles

I woke up today and for the first time in awhile I don’t have to go to work or class.Since it is the 21st of December the only logical thing to do with this time is to get started on Holiday baking. I’m starting with Snickerdoodles since that is what my boyfriend asked for. I haven’t made these in forever but I do have a good amount of holiday sprinkles that would be perfect for making these cookies even more festive.

I was on the phone with my Pops today and told him that I was starting a blog and what I was making today and he said "Well that's something to Snickerdoodle about". I couldn't agree more Pops.

Snickerdoodles with a Holiday Flare

Ingredients:

1Tbsp Granulated Sugar

1 Tbsp Cinnamon

Red and Green Sugar Sprinkles

1 Cup Butter, Softened

1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar

2 Eggs

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

2 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour

1 Tsp Baking Soda

1/2 Tsp Salt

2 Tsp Cream of Tartar

Directions:

Combine the 1 Tbsp sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugar beating well. 

Add the eggs. Then stir in the vanilla.

Mix the flour, soda, salt, and cream of tartar in a separate mixing bowl and then gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix until dough is formed.

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar. 

Next roll each one into the red or green sprinkles.

Place these 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.

Bake at 400* for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Let cool for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

Featured Beverage

I should mention that while I cook I usually like to enjoy a good craft beer while I'm at it. This prevents snacking while I cook. Today I am trying New Belgium Brewing Company's Trippel. It's a deliciously smooth ale that is spiced with coriander. I recommend you give it a try.