Snickerdoodles are one of my all-time favorite cookies. The buttery middle and the crisp cinnamon sugar crust combine to create complete cookie nirvana. But surprisingly, I never attempted to make them myself until today! I’m happy to say I was successful on the first try.

• 4 sticks butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar + 1/2 cup for coating
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp vanilla
• 4 tsp (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cinnamon + 2 tbsp for coating
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour