Snickerdoodles

Out of all the cookies I've baked, Giada's Peanut Butter Cookies with Blackberry Jam are definitely my favorites.  My second favorite cookies are my latest batch-- Snickerdoodles.  This is subject to change, but, right now, I am loving them.  It also helps that they are only 80 calories each...80 calories of deliciousness.

Snickerdoodles

Ingredients
makes 20 cookies

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with a wooden spoon.  Using an electric mixer, add egg and vanilla.  Gradually add the flour mixture until combined.  The mixture may seem crumbly; at this point, use your hands to squeeze and combine the dough.
4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and line them up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Place about 1-2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12 minutes, until slightly crinkly. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks.