Description
Soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies with a crisp edge, coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar mixture. A classic and easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
- In a small bowl, stir together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Shape and Coat Dough
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake the Cookies
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Brown Butter Snickerdoodles: Use browned butter for a richer, nutty flavor.
- Pumpkin Spice Twist: Add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice to the dough.
- Gluten-Free Version: Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Stuffed Snickerdoodles: Insert a caramel or chocolate piece in the center before baking.
- Crispier Cookies: Bake an extra 1-2 minutes for a crunchier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: dessert , cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Snickerdoodle cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, chewy snickerdoodles, classic cookie recipe, easy baking recipes