What is the best snickerdoodle recipe that includes cream of tartar as an essential ingredient?

Answer 1

One of the best snickerdoodle recipes that includes cream of tartar as an essential ingredient is as follows:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon.
7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delicious cream of tartar snickerdoodles!