Snickerdoodle Cookies: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Bakers
These Snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy, and rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating, making them a perfect treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for rolling)
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Shape the dough into balls, roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, do not overbake.
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Snickerdoodle Cookies, Easy Cookies, Baking