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Christmas Snickerdoodles

Christmas Snickerdoodles are delightful holiday treats that combine the sweetness of sugar cookies with warm cinnamon flavors, decorated with festive sprinkles and white chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use room temperature for easy creaming
  • 1.5 cups sugar For both the dough and coating
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
Decoration
  • 1 10 oz. bag white chocolate melting wafers For dipping
  • Christmas sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Baking
  1. Scoop one-inch balls of dough and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  2. Place the rolled balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Decoration
  1. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  2. Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate and let excess chocolate drip off.
  3. Sprinkle Christmas sprinkles on the chocolate and allow to set completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Also great for freezing.