Snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. They have a deliciously tangy flavor from cream of tartar and are perfect for any cookie lover!
Ingredients (for about 24 cookies)
For the cookies:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon-sugar coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
2️⃣ Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream the butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Combine the wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
5️⃣ Prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating:
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
6️⃣ Shape and coat the cookies:
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
7️⃣ Bake the cookies:
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
8️⃣ Cool and serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!
These snickerdoodle cookies are perfectly soft, chewy, and full of cinnamon-sugar goodness. They’re great for any occasion and sure to be a hit with family and friends!
