Snickerdoodles

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp butter, room temperature
• 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the room temperature butter with 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, whisking until blended. Whisk in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until the mixture looks smooth.
2. Add the flour, salt, and baking powder, then stir until the dough is evenly combined. Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes so the dough can chill and become a bit firmer. Start heating the oven to 350 degrees.
3. As the dough chills, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a small bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or use foil if you do not mind a deeper-browned underside on the cookies.
4. Take the dough out of the refrigerator and split it into 2 portions. Shape each portion into a large ball, then roll the balls through the cinnamon-sugar until they are generously covered. Set them on the prepared baking sheet with at least 6 inches of space between them.
5. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until the edges have browned and the centers are lightly golden. Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool before eating; they will be tender right out of the oven and will set more as they cool.