Snickerdoodles (Salted Caramel)

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cups (265g) sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• to taste Coating: 1/4 cup sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup caramel bits
• to taste Flaky salt, for finishing

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs.
3. Mix in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
4. Fold in caramel bits; sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt after baking.
5. Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar.
6. Bake 9–11 minutes until puffed. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet.

Notes

Underbake slightly for a soft center.