GLUTEN-FREE SNICKERDOODLES

INGREDIENTS
2 3/4 cup (345 grams) good all-purpose gluten-free flour
3/4 tsp. xanthan gum
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup butter or dairy-free alternative, softened
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
FOR ROLLING:
2 Tbsp. white sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon


INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, xanthan gum (if needed), cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
2. In the bowl of your standing mixer, beat the sugar, butter or margarine, vanilla and eggs until well mixed.
3. Dump the bowl of dry ingredients into your mixing bowl and mix on low until all combined. Don't overmix.
4. Cover the dough and place in fridge to chill for one hour or up to 2 days.
5. When ready to use, remove from fridge to soften until you can roll easily.
6. Preheat oven to 400°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
7. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon together.
8. Roll dough into about 1 inch balls, or your desired size. Roll dough balls in sugar/cinnamon mixture and place 2 inches apart on parchment or silicone-lined baking sheets. If your dough feels tough, I recommend flattening the dough ball some.
9. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. For crispier cookies, cook longer; for chewier cookies, remove while cracks look just a bit "wet" still, but edges are set.
10. Slide cookies off onto a cooling rack. I just slide the whole sheet of parchment right off so I don't have to worry about cracking any cookies.