Snickerdoodles

By southerngrace

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, for rolling
• 1/4 cup sugar, for rolling

Preparation

Step 1

Put the rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat to 350°F.
Mix together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Beat together the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and beat. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until smooth. Roll the batter into 1 1/4 inch balls with your hands. Roll the balls in a mixture of the remaining sugar and cinnamon and place about 3 inches apart on the pan. Bake for 8-11 minutes, until light golden brown on the edges.