Snickerdoodle Cookies

Of all the cookies that I make and bring to work, these have by far generated the most fanatical reviews. I first experienced these cookies in Jr. high when one of my besties Alayna made them for all the girls at Christmas time.

Make a double batch and start thinking about where you can hide some, because I promise that they will be devoured by whom ever is around.

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for 30 seconds.  Add the 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar.  Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.  Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended.  Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer, and stir in remaining flour. 

Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Combine the 4 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.  Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place balls of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. 

Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until edges are beautifully golden.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

I am obsessed with soft chewy cookies so I only bake them for 8-9 minutes, but suit yourself!

I found the recipe here: http://www.popularcookierecipes.com/Snickerdoodle.html