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Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
1cup2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 1/3cupgranulated sugar
1egg
2teaspoonsvanilla
1/2cupcrushed pecans
1/3cupshredded coconut
3cupsall-purpose flour
2teaspoonscream of tartar*
1teaspoonbaking soda
2and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2teaspoonsalt
For the topping:
1/3cupsugar
1tbspcinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Using a mixer, cream butter and sugar, then add egg and vanilla.
Mix in pecans, coconut, flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
Form into balls and roll in topping mixture.
Drop by teaspoonful onto a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
Notes
Cream of tartar imparts a unique tangy flavor to the cookie, which makes it a classic snickerdoodle.
These cookies should be baked only until the edges begin to brown – about 10 minutes.
This will keep the interior of the cookie soft and chewy.