Description
These Christmas Snickerdoodles are the perfect festive treat with a buttery, cinnamon-sugar cookie base coated in red and green sanding sugar. Easy to make and full of holiday cheer!
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Coating:
- 1/4 cup red and green sanding sugar or sprinkles
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Prepare coating: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Shape and coat: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Press each ball into a dish of sanding sugar or sprinkles to coat the tops.
- Bake: Place on baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra festive look, press a white chocolate chip into the center of each cookie after baking.
- Dough can be made ahead and chilled overnight for deeper flavor.
