Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   To prepare the dough: Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until completely combined.
3. 3
   Add the egg and vanilla and mix for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is fluffy.
4. 4
   Add the cream of tartar and salt and mix for 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Add the flour and mix on low speed until the flour is completely incorporated.
6. 6
   To prepare the cookies: Combine the 2 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl.
7. 7
   Drop a teaspoonful of the dough into the cinnamon sugar and shake the bowl slightly to coat the dough.
8. 8
   Place the dough on an ungreased baking sheet and roughly form it into a ball with your fingers.
9. 9
   (The balls dont have to be perfect, just vaguely round.)
10. 10
    Continue with the remaining dough, placing the cookies about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
11. 11
    Press down on the cookies to flatten them slightly.
12. 12
    Bake them for 8 to 10 minutes, or until their edges just begin to brown.