Snickerdoodles

These crisp, yet chewy, cookies are a definite favorite around our house. The smell of sweet cinnamon has been know to draw people from across the house. These are so popular that you may want to make a double batch. My last batch was 6 dozen and they were all gone in one day! Be careful not to overbake or the cookies will lose their chewiness. Plan ahead; don't skimp on the 1 hour chilling time.

Makes ~1 ½ dozen

½ c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar + 2 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp cream of tartar
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla
1 ½ c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon

1. Beat butter until fluffy.
2. Add 1 c. sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
3. Beat until combined.
4. Add egg, vanilla, and flour.
5. Cover and chill 1 hr.
6. Combine 2 tbsp sugar with cinnamon.
7. Preheat oven 375°F.
8. Shape dough into 1" balls and roll each in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
9. Place balls 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
10. Bake 10-11 min or until edges are golden.
11. Transfer to cooling rack or waxed paper to cool.