Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, 1 cup of white sugar, brown sugar, unsalted butter, and shortening. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it becomes creamy and well combined.

3. Step 3

   Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time until fully blended.

4. Step 4

   In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. Step 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well until a dough forms.

6. Step 6

   In a shallow bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of white sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon for rolling the cookies.

7. Step 7

   Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place the coated balls on a baking sheet, leaving space between them.

8. Step 8

   Flatten each ball slightly using the bottom of a drinking glass or by pressing down with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.

9. Step 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Be careful not to overbake!

10. Step 10

    Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.