Description
Snickerdoodle Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat, beloved for their soft and chewy texture, and the irresistible combination of cinnamon and sugar. This easy recipe ensures that your Snickerdoodles are bursting with flavor, making them perfect for gatherings, holidays, or cozy nights at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create cookies that impress family and friends and quickly become a favorite. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or paired with a glass of milk, these delightful cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture (1/3 cup granulated sugar + 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; mix until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and cream of tartar until just combined.
- Shape dough into balls (about 1.5 to 2 inches) using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Roll cookie balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place on lined baking sheets about two inches apart and bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain shiny.
- Gently reshape cookies immediately after removing from the oven if needed.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg