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three snickerdoodle cookies with cinnamon sticks on the side.
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5 from 2 votes

Snickerdoodle Cookies

These snickerdoodle cookies are full of buttery and cinnamon flavor and so easy to make. Melt in your mouth delicious, they’re soft, chewy, and perfect for bake sales, holidays, and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30
Calories: 147kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • spatula
  • Electric Mixer or Whisk
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 & ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 & ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 & ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar. 
  • Cream the softened butter using an electric mixer, once it’s nice and smooth add the sugar and vanilla extract. Mix for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add the eggs one at a time and mix until well combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, as needed. 
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and mix on medium speed until it forms a cookie dough. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
  • Combine the ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. 
  • Form equal-sized dough balls, and then roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture. 
  • Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Notes

  • Use softened butter and a room-temperature egg for best results!
  • Portion the dough with a cookie scoop for equal-sized snickerdoodles. 
  • Chill the dough to prevent excess spreading. 
  • Don’t overbake! For extra soft cookies, remove them from the oven after 8 minutes of baking. Or, for a slightly crunchier texture, let keep them in the oven for the full 10 minutes. Just keep in mind that they’ll continue to bake slightly as they cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg