Snickerdoodle Cookies
Snickerdoodle cookies are a timeless favorite with a soft, chewy texture and delightful cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for sharing or enjoying with milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar for rolling.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and coat each with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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