The Ultimate Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
A classic snickerdoodle cookie recipe that combines chewy texture with warm cinnamon flavor, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time and mix well, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes, if desired.
- Prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Scoop the dough and roll it into balls, then coat each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake the cookies on a lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. You can freeze the dough for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snickerdoodle, cookies, dessert, baking, cinnamon