Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of freshly baked Snickerdoodle cookies. These tender, buttery treats are rolled in a delightful cinnamon sugar coating that perfectly complements their slightly tangy flavor. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday celebrations—these chewy cookies will bring joy with every bite. With just the right balance of ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, plus 3 tbsp for rolling
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls; coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets with space between each ball.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <10mg