Christmas Snickerdoodles – The Perfect Holiday Gift!

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! 🎄

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