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Freshly baked Snickerdoodle Cookies stacked on a wire rack with a glass of milk.

Snickerdoodle Cookies

These soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies are a timeless favorite, passed down through generations for over 30 years.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chewy cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, snickerdoodle cookies, soft snickerdoodles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 181kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar granulated for sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract adds sweetness and depth
  • 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour standard sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cream of Tartar for that signature tang reduce to 1 teaspoon for less tang
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda helps the cookies spread
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt balances sweetness

Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:

  • ¼ cup Sugar granulated for the coating
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Ground Cinnamon for the signature flavor

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Continue mixing for 1-2 minutes until fully incorporated.
  • Add in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, and stir until just combined do not overmix.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  • If time allows, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  • Scoop dough into small balls using a cookie scoop. Roll each ball into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating completely. For flatter cookies, gently press the center of each dough ball before baking.
  • Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These snickerdoodle cookies have been a beloved family recipe for over three decades. Perfectly soft and chewy, they melt in your mouth, with just the right balance of cinnamon-sugar flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg