Snickerdoodle Cookies: Easy Recipe for Irresistible Treats at Home
Learn how to make classic snickerdoodle cookies that are soft, chewy, and coated with cinnamon sugar for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon. Roll dough into balls and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding vanilla extract to the dough.
- Experiment with different sugars for coating like brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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