Description
Soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies with buttery centers, crackly tops, and a cozy cinnamon-sugar coating. These classic cookies have a subtle tang from cream of tartar and are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until the dough just comes together.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop the dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Add an extra pinch of cinnamon to the dough for a stronger spice flavor.
Use part brown sugar for a richer flavor and slightly softer texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Add a small piece of bread to the container to help keep the cookies soft.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
You can freeze the rolled dough balls and bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
