Description

These chewy snickerdoodle cookies feature a soft, chewy center with a perfect crackly cinnamon sugar crust. Made with simple pantry staples, they are a comforting treat loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided
½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups (350g) all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons (24g) cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream the softened butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¾ cup granulated sugar with the cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar coating.
Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, scoop dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat completely.
Place coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and just starting to turn golden but centers still look slightly soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for best texture. Don’t skip the cream of tartar for authentic tang and chewiness. Roll dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar for the perfect crust. Avoid overbaking; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from oven. Let cookies cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture. Dough can be made ahead and chilled overnight.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 120
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3.5
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 2

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