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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Classic Snickerdoodles

A stack of four golden, soft snickerdoodle cookies generously coated in cinnamon sugar, resting on a white plate.
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Create the best homemade Snickerdoodles with this reliable recipe. You achieve a soft, chewy texture and a perfect cinnamon sugar coating every time you bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft cookie.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  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. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. In a small, shallow bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon. This is your cinnamon sugar coating.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. You can gently press them down slightly with the bottom of a glass if you prefer a flatter cookie.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. This ensures a chewy cookie.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For thick and fluffy snickerdoodles, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • Cream of tartar is essential; it reacts with the baking soda to give snickerdoodles their signature slight tang and helps maintain the soft texture.
  • If you want a buttery snickerdoodle cookie, use high-quality European-style butter.
  • These are excellent for holiday cookie recipes and Christmas baking sweets.

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