Shortbread cookies and snickerdoodle cookies are both a classic cookie flavor that everyone loves. These snickerdoodle shortbread cookies combines these two classic cookies to make one delicious flavor. A classic butter shortbread cookie is rolled in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before baking, giving them that classic snickerdoodle flavor, with a buttery texture of a classic shortbread cookie.
The cookie dough is first started like a classic shortbread cookie dough. Then it is rolled into a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet and bake until the bottom of the cookies are lightly browned.
Snickerdoodle Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine butter with powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add in flour and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined. In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, and flatten each one slightly. Roll into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place onto a large ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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