Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup salted butter, softened
2 cups white sugar (divided)
2 large eggs
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring they are well mixed.
Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until a dough forms.
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with cinnamon.
Shape: Roll dough into 1 3/4-inch balls, then coat each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Bake: Arrange on a baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches of space between each. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
These snickerdoodles will bring warm holiday cheer to any gathering!
