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Snickerdoodle cookies on a wooden surface with a cinnamon stick.

Snickerdoodles

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Soft, chewy Snickerdoodles with a tangy touch and a cinnamon-sugar coating—perfect for any occasion and irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened but not melted
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer to cream together the butter and sugar, until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla and continue mixing until combined.
  • Add the flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt and mix until just combined.
  • In a medium bowl combine sugar and cinnamon. Whisk together.
  • Use a 1 tablespoon scoop to scoop out dough, roll into a ball and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Place on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned on the edges but still soft in the middle.