Snickerdoodle Cookies: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Bakers
Learn how to make the best Snickerdoodle Cookies with this easy recipe that’s perfect for home bakers. Soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these cookies are a real treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the tablespoon of cinnamon with the 1/4 cup of sugar.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; just ensure you store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg