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The Absolute Best Snickerdoodles

These snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon! A nostalgic treat everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened but not too soft
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat Your Oven - Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your snickerdoodles bake evenly and achieve that perfect texture.
  2. Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set this mixture aside; it’s important to incorporate these dry ingredients well to ensure your cookies rise perfectly.
  3. Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar - In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar together using an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla - Add in the 2 large eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  5. Step 5: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating - In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 ½ tablespoons of ground cinnamon.
  7. Step 7: Form the Cookie Dough Balls - Using a cookie scoop or your hands, scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball.
  8. Step 8: Roll in Cinnamon-Sugar - Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  9. Step 9: Bake Your Cookies - Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Step 10: Cool and Enjoy - Once baked, remove the snickerdoodles from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze cookies by placing them in a freezer-safe bag, separated by parchment paper.
  • For a deeper flavor, consider using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.