These Snickerdoodle cookies are buttery, cinnamon-y, nutmeg-y bites of deliciousness! While I traditionally make them during the holidays (they are one of my faves!) – they’re simple goodness can be enjoyed any time! For those of you who love eggnog – these cookies are the perfect accompaniment. Not a fan of the nog? Swap the nog for hot cocoa or a cup of joe and you’ll have yourself an afternoon pick-me-up that can’t be beat!

Because Snickerdoodles freeze really well, you can bake them ahead and they’re ready to go whenever, wherever. Wrap them in a pretty package and they make a de-lightful hostess gift!

This recipe makes a lot of cookies so get help in the rolling department and you’ll be done in a snap. (Or maybe just use the rolling time for silent meditation…that works too!)

Ingredients

• 2 and 3/4 cups of flour
• 2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 and 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
3. Beat together butter and 1 and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
5. Stir in the flour mixture (using wooden spoon).
6. Combine 2 tbsp. sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg and set out on a plate.
7. Roll approx. 1 tbsp. of dough into ball and roll in sugar mixture.
8. Place 2″ apart on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake 8 mins. until lightly browned.

Yield: Makes approx 4 dozen cookies.

If you’re looking for some other delicious cookies to bake for Santa, try these soft & chewy ginger cookies or classic peanut butter cookies.

Joyful Hostess Tip: To get your cookies to bake evenly, try to shape the cookie dough balls the same size and press them the same thickness.