CRISPY SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, spices, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half; shape each into an 8-in.-long roll. Wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix spiced sugar ingredients. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices; press cookies into sugar mixture to coat both sides or sprinkle sugar mixture over cookies. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Freeze option: Freeze wrapped logs in an airtight freezer container. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed.

Steps:

• Place butter and 3/4 cup of sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda. Now, stir into butter mixture.
• Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Wrap in plastic food wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
• Place cinnamon and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a small bowl and mix to combine. Roll dough into small balls, then roll balls in sugar/cinnamon mixture.
• Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking trays and bake at 350 degrees for 4-8 minutes or until golden.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.