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Classic Snickerdoodles Recipe

Snickerdoodles are a soft and chewy cookie with a sweet and spicy cinnamon sugar coating. They're easy to make with this simple recipe!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Coating
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon for cookie coating
  • 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar for cookie coating

Instructions

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  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix one tablespoon of ground cinnamon and 4 tablespoons of sugar together and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla and continue mixing on low speed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients, mixing as you go.
  6. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portionn out a heaping spoonful of dough. Roll dough into a ball and place into the bowl of cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  7. Gently roll the dough balls in a small bowl of cinnamon sugar, then place onto the prepared baking sheet. If you have time, chill the dough for 30 minutes - 1 hour before baking.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool on wire rack.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
  • Prep Tips:
  • Cream of Tartar Substitution - If you don't have cream of tartar, omit the baking soda from recipe and instead use 2 teaspoons of baking powder in place of the cream of tartar AND baking soda.
  • Gluten Free Variation - To make these cookies gluten free, use all-purpose gluten free flour instead of regular flour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 228IU (5%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 228IU 5%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.