Snickerdoodles Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (350 grams) all-purpose flour (we use Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour)
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 16 tablespoons (226 grams or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Coating:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 98g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 335 | |
| Calories from Fat 14 | 4% |
| Total Fat 1.63g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.45g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium 190mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 75.32g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 43.98g | 29% |
| Protein 5.64g | 9% |
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