Snickerdoodle Cookies with Cinnamon
Description
The recipe won't take much time. In England, where sunshine is a great joy and the absence of rain is an event in itself, people are very good at lifting their spirits with homemade baked goods. Try making this simple yet very aromatic and delicious Snickerdoodles for the whole family and smile as you take your first bite.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift and mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
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Step 2
2. In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and sugar (1.5 cups) until the mixture becomes light and fluffy (at least 2 minutes). Add the egg and beat again until well combined.
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Step 3
3. Add the dry ingredients, knead into a smooth dough and refrigerate for at least one hour (preferably overnight) to make it easier to shape into balls.
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Step 4
4. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Position the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 5
5. Mix the remaining sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Divide the dough into 40–50 equal balls, roll them between your palms to shape, and coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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Step 6
6. Place the balls on baking sheets, spacing them at least 5 cm apart. As they bake, the balls will transform into crackers, cracking all over the surface, becoming crispy on the outside and soft inside. Bake for at least 10 minutes. Cool and serve with tea or milk.