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Classic Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies

This classic snickerdoodle recipe creates perfectly soft and chewy cookies with that signature cinnamon-sugar coating. Made with simple pantry staples, these cookies are quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. The tangy cream of tartar gives these cookies their distinctive flavor that sets them apart from regular sugar cookies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1½ cups sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the ¼ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop out dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon (about 1½ tablespoons per cookie). Roll each portion into a ball between your palms.
  8. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely coated.
  9. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly soft. Don't overbake if you want chewy cookies!
  11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 92mgSugar: 9g
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