Description
Bake the BEST Snickerdoodle Cookies with this easy, classic recipe! Soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon-sugar, these nostalgic treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon-sugar coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes (optional but recommended for a chewier texture).
- Roll in Cinnamon-Sugar
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll the dough into 1 ½-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
- Bake the Cookies
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Brown Butter Snickerdoodles – Brown the butter before mixing for a deep, nutty flavor.
- Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles – Add ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Chocolate Snickerdoodles – Mix 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into the dough for a chocolatey twist.
- Gluten-Free Option – Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: snickerdoodle cookies, chewy cookies, classic cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy cookie recip