These soft and chewy cookies combine the classic cinnamon sugar coating of snickerdoodles with a touch of warm maple flavor. Perfect for a cozy night in or a holiday gathering, these cookies will be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon mixed together for rolling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, form dough balls and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
