My version of Snickerdoodles

To make my snickerdoodles I first start with my basic cream cheese sugar cookie recipe -
I like this recipe better than the standard sugar cookie - I feel like it has a better depth of flavor - and more origionality than a plain sugar cookie -

I'll post that recipe first and then give you the add on to make it a snickerdoooooodle type cookie!

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies


1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup softened butter
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour

In large bowl combine sugars, butter, cream cheese, salt, vanilla extract and egg ; blend well.

Stir in flour until well blended.

Chill dough for 2 hours.

Pre-heat oven to 375 F.

Scoop the cookie with a small cookie scoop

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Leave cookie plain, or brush with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar.

Bake for 7-10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Cool completely on wire racks.


Now for the snickerdoodle option....

To the batter stir in one teaspoon cinnamon
scoop the cookies using a cookie scoop
and then roll in cinnamon sugar
Bake as directed above.