Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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- 2 tsp baking powder
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- ½ tsp salt
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- 1 cup butter, softened (I use salted)
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- 2 cups white sugar, divided
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- 2 large eggs
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- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with 1 ½ cups sugar until pale yellow and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
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- Add eggs: Mix in the eggs until fully incorporated.
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- Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture, ½ cup at a time, until the dough comes together smoothly.
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- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ cup sugar with the cinnamon.
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- Shape and coat dough balls: Roll the dough into 1 ¾ inch balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
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- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the dough balls about 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
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- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them, as baking times may vary. The edges should be slightly golden while the centers remain soft.
Notes
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- Variations: For a little holiday twist, add a touch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar or sprinkle a hint of cardamom for a unique flavor.
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- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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- Healthier option: Replace ¼ cup of the butter with applesauce for a lighter option.
Enjoy your homemade snickerdoodles! 🎅