Description

Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, buttery treats rolled in cozy cinnamon sugar. This classic recipe yields tender, slightly tangy cookies with a halo of warm spice and a chewy center. Easy to make and irresistibly comforting, they bake into golden rounds with a delicate crackle. Perfect for gatherings, cookie jars, and holiday baking, these Snickerdoodle Cookies deliver comforting flavor with every bite and yields about 45 cookies to share.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
For cinnamon sugar coating: 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
Roll dough into balls, then roll generously in cinnamon sugar.
Place on baking sheets with space between cookies.
Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
Cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Bring ingredients to room temperature for best texture.
Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
If dough is very soft, chill 30 minutes for easier shaping.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to a week; freeze dough for longer storage.
Cookies freeze well after baking or as dough balls before coating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9-11 minutes per batch
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 28 g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 85 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg

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