Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar (divided)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter with 1 1/2 cups of sugar until it becomes light and fluffy—this should take about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the cookies’ texture.
- Prepare the coating: In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Roll and coat: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each one generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake to perfection: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough: If your dough feels too soft to handle, pop it in the fridge for 15–20 minutes. This will make rolling the balls much easier.
- Adjust the spices: Love a spicier kick? Add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice to the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Storage: Store your Christmas Snickerdoodles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They also freeze well, making them perfect for holiday prep.
- Gift-worthy: Wrap these cookies in festive tins or bags for a homemade gift that’s sure to delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg