Snickerdoodle Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Cinnamon-Perfect
Snickerdoodle cookies are a timeless classic, loved for their soft, chewy texture and sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With a hint of tangy flavor from cream of tartar, they’re as unique as they are delicious!
Why You’ll Love These Snickerdoodles
- Classic Flavor: A perfect balance of buttery sweetness and warm cinnamon.
- Soft and Chewy Texture: These cookies are perfectly tender with just the right amount of chew.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make these cookies a breeze.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup butter (room temp)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg (room temp)
- 1 egg yolk (room temp)
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
Cinnamon/Sugar Layer:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Remove butter & eggs from fridge and let come to room temperature (about 45 min)
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer.
- Add vanilla and eggs and continue to mix.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, cream of tartar. Mix until combined.
- Use cookie scoop to form dough into balls. Place onto plate and refrigerate about 30 min.
- Remove from fridge, roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture and place dough on cookie sheet.
- Bake about 8-10 min.
- Let cool 5 min and place on cooling rack.
- Enjoy!
Pro Tips for Perfect Snickerdoodles
- Don’t Overbake: For soft, chewy cookies, take them out when the centers are still slightly underdone.
- Use Fresh Cream of Tartar: This ingredient gives snickerdoodles their signature tang and texture, so don’t skip it!
FAQ
- What makes snickerdoodles different from sugar cookies
- Snickerdoodles include cream of tartar, which adds a tangy flavor and chewy texture, along with their iconic cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Can I make the dough ahead of time?
- Yes! The dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- How should I store snickerdoodles?
- Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Snickerdoodle cookies are a nostalgic favorite that never goes out of style. With their soft, chewy centers and cinnamon-sugar coating, they’re impossible to resist. Whip up a batch today and enjoy a timeless treat that everyone loves!
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Soft and chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies coated in cinnamon sugar! This easy recipe delivers classic flavor with a tangy twist from cream of tartar.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temp
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 egg room temp
- 1 egg yolk room temp
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
Cinnamon/Sugar Layer:
- 1 ½ Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Remove butter & eggs from fridge and let come to room temperature (about 45 min)1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
- Preheat oven 350°
- Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer.1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar
- Add vanilla and eggs and continue to mix.1 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, cream of tartar. Mix until combined.1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp cream of tartar
- Use cookie scoop to form dough into balls. Place onto plate and refrigerate about 30 min.
- Remove from fridge, roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture and place dough on cookie sheet.1 1/2 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon
- Bake about 8-10 min.
- Let cool 5 min and place on cooling rack.
- Enjoy!