Cayenne Snickerdoodles

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1 tsp
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on your taste

Directions

  1. 1
    MIx together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. 2
    With a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. 3
    With the mixture still running, incorporate the flour mixture in small increments. Turn off the mixer, and spoon the dough into a bowl.
  4. 4
    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours.
  5. 5
    Mix the sugar with the cinnamon and cayenne in a small bowl.
  6. 6
    Roll the dough into golf-ball sized balls.
  7. 7
    Roll the balls into the sugar mixture.
  8. 8
    Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Enjoy!

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