This recipe is perfect for any baking occasion, from a cozy afternoon treat to a delightful potluck dessert. So ditch the store-bought cookies and whip up a batch of these homemade Snickerdoodles. Just like Great Nana used to make!
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Set aside:
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, beating well.
Combine flour, baking powder, and 2 tsp. cinnamon; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. (If desired, store dough in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.)
Combine 3 Tbsp. sugar and 1 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch balls, and roll in sugar mixture. Place on ungreased baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
Bake at 375° for 11 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).