SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES

Ingredients:

3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating:
1/3 cup granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method:
1) In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

2) Using electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth (about 2 to 3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat until you have a smooth dough. If the dough is soft, cover and refrigerate until firm enough to roll into balls (one to two hours).

3) Preheat oven to 190 degreesC and place rack in the center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

4) Shape the dough into 1 inch (2.54 cm) round balls.

5) Coating: In a large shallow bowl mix together the sugar and cinnamon.

6) Roll the balls of dough in the cinnamon sugar and place on the prepared pan, spacing about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Then, using the bottom of a glass, gently flatten each cookie to about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) thick.

7) Bake the cookies for about 8 - 10 minutes, or until they are light golden brown around the edges. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.