Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies
Classic soft snickerdoodle cookies filled with warmth and nostalgia, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes (optional).
- Form the dough into balls and roll in the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For variations, you can add chocolate chips, nuts, or pumpkin puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snickerdoodle, cookies, dessert, baking, comfort food