|
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups
flour
2 teaspoons
cream of tartar
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1 teaspoon
salt
1 cup (2
sticks) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups
sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
Additional
sugar for rolling
Directions
In a medium
mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking
soda and salt. Set aside.
In an
electric mixer bowl, add butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar on
medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape sides of bowl to
make sure you blend thoroughly, then beat for about 15
seconds again. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well
blended and creamy. On low speed, gradually add flour
mixture until well blended. Scrape sides of bowl, then beat
once again for about 15 seconds.
Transfer dough to refrigerator. Cover with plastic wrap and
let cool in refrigerator for about one hour or until dough
has become somewhat firm.
Preheat oven to 400° F. Pour about 1/3 cup of sugar (coarse
raw is best) into a small bowl. Scoop dough into 1 1/4-inch
balls, rolling thoroughly in sugar to coat entire surface.
Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool
on baking sheets 1 minute, then remove to wire racks to
cool.
|
