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Spiced Snickerdoodles

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Enjoy these warm, spiced cookies with a delightful cinnamon and ginger coating, perfect for cozy occasions.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar (see notes for substitution)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions 

  • Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy, add eggs and vanilla, then combine with dry ingredients. Chill if soft.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C, line pans with parchment. Mix spices for coating.
  • Shape dough into balls, coat in spice mixture, and bake for 10-11 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps cookies spread less and become thicker.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies