Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
- Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies are lightly cracked and golden.
- Let cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For softer cookies, remove from oven slightly earlier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
