BEST Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
Snickerdoodles are the ultimate comfort cookie, perfectly blending soft, chewy goodness with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. This BEST Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe captures nostalgic flavors, making it ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a batch that fills your home with irresistible aromas and leaves everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts. To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for long-term storage.