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Stack of soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies with cinnamon sugar coating on white plate
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Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

Learn how to make the best snickerdoodle cookies with this easy recipe! Soft, chewy centers with cinnamon sugar coating. Includes tips, variations, and storage advice. Ready in 20 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 36 coockies
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 123

Ingredients
  

Snickerdoodle Dough:
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter just softened
  • cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together butter (barely softened) and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and blend well.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well.
  5. In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
  6. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out dough and roll it into a ball. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture – twice.
  7. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let sit on the cookie sheet for a few additional minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Cream of tartar substitute: Replace the 2 teaspoons cream of tartar AND the 1 teaspoon baking soda with 2 teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar.
Storage: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. Store in a freezer bag, or air-tight container in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Store cookie dough: See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.