Ingredients
✓ 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
✓ 1 1/2 cups Sugar (granulated for sweetness)
✓ 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
✓ 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (adds sweetness and depth)
✓ 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour (standard sifted)
✓ 1 1/2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar (for that signature tang reduce to 1 tsp for less tang)
✓ 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda (helps the cookies spread)
✓ 3/4 teaspoon Salt (balances sweetness)
✓ 1/4 cup Sugar (granulated for the coating)
✓ 1 1/2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon (for the signature flavor)
Instructions
✓ In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
✓ Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
✓ Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt into the mixture; blend well.
✓ Chill dough for 15-30 minutes (optional).
✓ Roll teaspoon-sized balls of dough in cinnamon-sugar coating, then place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
✓ Bake at 375°F for about 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
✓ Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading; use unsalted butter for better control over salt content.
Nutrition
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2