Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with a plate of warm, freshly baked snickerdoodles? This classic cookie is a must-have for any holiday gathering, and its soft, chewy texture and sweet, cinnamon-sugar flavor are sure to delight people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delicious treats that will make your home smell like the holidays in no time.
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CLASSIC CHRISTMAS SNICKERDOODLES
Enjoy a colorful twist on traditional snickerdoodle cookies. This is an attractive dessert for Christmas or any other holiday.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. On low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended.
- In small bowl, mix green sanding sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. In another small bowl, mix red sanding sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll half of the balls in green sugar mixture; roll remaining balls in red sugar mixture. On cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg
EASY CHRISTMAS SNICKERDOODLES
Love cinnamon and sugar? You'll want to try this easy version of a classic cinnamon and sugar cookie.
Provided by Ready Plan Save
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until dough forms.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets. If desired, roll tops of warm cookies in additional sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Decorate as desired using icing.
EASY CHRISTMAS SNICKERDOODLES
It's the season of cookies, but that doesn't mean you need hours of effort. Discover how to make snickerdoodles using Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix for a cookie treat that brightens any dessert tray. Once you mix up the dough (super easy), roll the dough balls in cinnamon and sugar. If you'd like to make sure your Christmas snickerdoodles are decorated for the season, use Betty Crocker™ red and green decorating icings.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms.
- Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Discard any remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture after rolling balls.
- Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Decorate as desired using icings. Store cookies covered in airtight container. If decorating with icings, once icings are set, store cookies loosely covered in a single layer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES - SUPER EASY VERSION
This is the first Snickerdoodle recipe I have tried that was adapted from a family cookbook, but I liked them and I hope you will too! Just give them a try...it uses mostly ingredients that you probably already have and can be easily modified to your taste, so use your imagination! Enjoy!
Provided by cooksdoitbetter
Categories Dessert
Time 18m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F for a non-stick cookie sheet, or 400°F for any other pan.
- Cream the butter, then add sugar and mix.
- Sift the flour,salt, and baking powder into the mixture, add egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- If you find your dough is a bit too sticky, throw it in the freezer for roughly 15 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
- Shape the dough into walnut size balls and roll in topping mixture.
- Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes (8 is usually enough, so keep an eye out).
SNICKERDOODLES III
Soft sugar cookie with a cinnamon-sugar topping.
Provided by Sue W
Categories Desserts Cookies Snickerdoodle Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Combine 1 1/2 cups white sugar, butter or margarine, vanilla and eggs. Mix well.
- Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Blend well. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Roll dough in sugar/cinnamon mixture and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 83.9 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
GRANDMA RUTH'S SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES
This is my great-grandma's recipe that everyone loves!
Provided by David.Beveridge
Categories Desserts Cookies Snickerdoodle Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- Beat 1 1/2 cups white sugar, butter, and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture until dough holds together.
- Mix 2 tablespoons white sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Form dough into 2-teaspoon-size balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place dough balls, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 7 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 91.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
CHRISTMAS SNICKERDOODLES RECIPE
Super soft white chocolate dipped Christmas snickerdoodles are chewy and full of cinnamon. They are both festive and delicious!
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
- Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs and vanilla and blend well.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well.
- Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees. (Makes about 3-4 dozen cookies)
- Once cookies are cool, melt chocolate wafers in microwave or by heating up in a small pot on low heat stirring constantly.
- Once all melted, dip half the cookie in the melted white chocolate, add Christmas sprinkles and let set on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Serve once set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips for Making Perfect Snickerdoodles:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, sugar, and flour. Avoid using margarine or shortening, as they will not give you the same flavor or texture.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and airy.
- Gradually add the eggs. Add one egg at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the dough from curdling.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This will help to firm up the dough and make it easier to handle.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion:
Snickerdoodles are a classic Christmas cookie that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their soft, chewy texture and sweet, cinnamon-sugar flavor, these cookies are sure to put a smile on everyone's face. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious treat, give snickerdoodles a try!
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