These classic Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and coated in a delightful cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser and easy to make.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert, Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
2 3/4cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
1cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling:
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine and Shape Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Bake: Place on ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are soft.
Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.