Snickerdoodles

Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Step 2: Add the 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar.

Step 3: Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

Step 4: Beat in egg and vanilla.

Step 5: Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.

Step 6: Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.

Step 7: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 8: In a small mixing bowl combine the 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon.

Step 9: Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

Step 10: Roll balls in the sugar-cinnamon mixture to coat.

Step 11: Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 12: Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 10 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Step 13: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool