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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Red and green sugar sprinkles (for a festive touch)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter with 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend these into the creamed mixture.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: Combine 3 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon and sprinkles in a small bowl.
- Form Cookies: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, roll each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
- Bake: Cook for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft.
- Cool: Let them rest on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per batch