Something about this time of year and the holiday season just screams out for me to use more cinnamon and sugar in everything I make. My glucose tolerance test is next week and I’m starting to get concerned that I’ve been indulging way too much lately and cooking far too many of my favorite holiday recipes. My saving grace is my test is after Christmas so I can still indulge for a little while longer.
As a preemptive measure I’ve been looking for ways to enjoy my favorite flavors for a while longer in moderation. Since cinnamon and sugar is the flavor combination of the season, I decided to make mini Snickerdoodle Cookies which help me maintain portion control without feeling as though I’m deprived. These are also the perfect size for anyone looking to control their weight and are the perfect size for little hands!
Now the only problem is convincing myself that one is more than enough to curb my sweet tooth.
Mini Snickerdoodle Cookies
Mini Snickerdoodle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
Topping
- 4 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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In a medium bowl, mix together white sugar, eggs, vanilla, and butter.
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Then slowly add flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Mix until well incorporated.
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Form dough into small balls of about 1 inch.
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Roll dough in remaining white sugar and cinnamon and put on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake 6-8 minutes in the preheated oven being careful not to overcook.
If you still have a sweet tooth after trying these Snickerdoodle Cookies, check out my Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Monday 3rd of March 2014
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Tina
Wednesday 21st of November 2012
How many cookies does this recipe make? I'm going to a cookie exchange and I need to do 180 cookies!! :o I'm looking for an easy no fuss recipe that will go a long way!
chelsey
Friday 6th of January 2012
Adding these to my must cook list today! Yum!
ohkeeka [The Type A Housewife]
Saturday 24th of December 2011
Love the picture--you can see all the the yummy cinnamon & sugar on them! I've never had snickerdoodles before, but they seem easy enough.
I hope your glucose test goes well!
Shop with Me Mama (Kim)
Saturday 24th of December 2011
I love snickerdoodle cookies, so I must try these! Merry Christmas to you and your family :)