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Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

Olivia Brooks
This Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe pairs cream of tartar, butter, sugar, and cinnamon for soft cookies with that classic tangy twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
  • Measuring cups and spoons.
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Small bowl for cinnamon sugar
  • Cookie scoop (optional but helpful)

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 ½ cups sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2–3 minutes. Do not rush this step. Proper creaming gives your cookies structure and tenderness.

Step 2: Add Eggs and Vanilla

  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. The mixture should look smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix. Overworking the dough can make cookies tough.

Step 5: Chill the Dough

  • While technically optional, chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps control spreading and deepens flavor.

Step 6: Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

  • In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar with cinnamon.

Step 7: Shape and Roll

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

Step 8: Bake

  • Place cookies about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
  • They will puff up and crack beautifully.

Step 9: Cool

  • Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Keyword Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe