How To Make Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles are snickerdelicious! Rolled in sugar and cinnamon, Snickerdoodles are a great alternative to the classic sugar cookie. Because of their cinnamon flavor, Snickerdoodles make the perfect holiday cookie.
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- salt
- 1 tbsp. sugar for coating
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon for coating
- Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl; mix well.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat 3 large eggs.
- Add the vanilla extract to the eggs.
- Add the eggs mixture to the butter/sugar mixture.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt into the mixture.
- Add the chopped pecan nuts; stir thoroughly.
- Shape the dough into a big ball; wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- To make the coating, mix 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Scoop up tablespoons of the cookie dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each dough ball into the cinnamon sugar mix; coat completely.
- Place on cookies sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the Snickerdoodles cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!
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