Chai Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine sugar and spices; remove 1/2 cup of this mixture and place in a medium-sized, shallow dish or bowl (like a soup plate).
3. 3
   Add butter to bowl and cream with sugar mixture until fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.
6. 6
   Add to sugar mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
7. 7
   Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in reserved sugar-spice mixture.
8. 8
   Place on baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between balls to allow for spreading.
9. 9
   Bake for about 12 minutes, until edges are firm to the touch, but not quite browned.
10. 10
    Cool for 3-5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.