Snickerdoodle Cookies

These cookies never disappoint. They're so chewy and sugary, with a kiss of cinnamon. I've been making these for years and they're still the most requested cookie hands down.


What you'll need: Makes approx 40 cookies
For the topping:
3 Tbl sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

For the cookie dough:
3 1/2 cups flour
1 Tbl baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract

How to make them:
Preheat the oven to 375° F.

In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon and set aside.

To make the cookie dough, stir together the dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl.

In a separate larger bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until fully incorporated and smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla and almond extracts; mix thoroughly. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix just until blended. (Chill dough for 1+ hours if it's too sticky to handle.)

Using a cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls, then coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on the baking sheet. Press down lightly with your fingers (just imprinting them) to flatten just a little bit.

Bake for 8-11 minutes. The tops will just start to crack and the edges slightly browned. Let them cool for 1-2 minutes on the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.

Enjoy!