Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
36
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Course
Dessert
Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies
Description
The recipe uses softened unsalted butter creamed with sugar before adding eggs, which results in a smooth dough base. Dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar for that distinctive tang, and salt for balance. The dough is rolled into balls and coated in a homemade cinnamon sugar mixture before baking.
Baked at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes, the cookies develop a pale golden color with soft centers, a key characteristic of snickerdoodles. The cinnamon sugar coating delivers a lightly spiced, sweet surface that contrasts with the tender crumb inside. The cookie texture is chewy but yields gently around the edges.
The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, maintaining their softness. This storage method helps preserve the ideal texture and flavor balance for casual enjoyment or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until well blended and mix in the eggs.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
- Gradually add dry mixture to the creamed mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
- Form into 1.5-tablespoon balls (I used my medium cookie scoop) and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until lightly golden but still soft.
Notes
- Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container to keep them soft for up to 4 days.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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