The smell of Christmas isn’t complete without these snickerdoodles! They’re soft, chewy, and have that perfect cinnamon-sugar hug in every bite. My family insists on having a batch (or two!) every holiday season, and they always disappear so fast as gifts or just for snacking. This year, I thought I’d share them with you all!**Chewy Snickerdoodles**These are secretly super easy to make, and the dough is perfect for rolling into little snowballs.Here’s what you’ll need:* 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour* 2 tsp baking powder* ½ tsp salt* 1 cup salted butter, softened* 2 cups white sugar (divided)* 2 large eggs* 1 tsp vanilla extract* For the cinnamon-sugar coating: 2 tbsp ground cinnamon + ¼ cup granulated sugarLet’s get baking!1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 ¾ cups of the white sugar until light and fluffy.4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix!6. In a small shallow dish, mix together the cinnamon and the remaining ¼ cup of granulated sugar.7. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls, then roll each ball generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.8. Place the coated balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.10. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They’ll firm up as they cool.The best part? They taste even better the next day! Enjoy making these little bits of holiday magic. Let me know if you try them!
