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Snickerdoodle Recipe

Classic Snickerdoodles are soft, buttery cookies coated in cinnamon sugar with a signature tangy flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for a nostalgic treat!

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dough:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Make the Dough:
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Prepare the Coating:
  • In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  • Shape the Cookies:
  • Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form 1-inch balls of dough. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  • Bake:
  • Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly soft.
  • Cool and Serve:
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.