Description
This recipe offers a classic Snickerdoodle cookie experience. These cookies are known for their chewy texture, buttery flavor, and delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. They are a perfect, kid-friendly treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the cinnamon-sugar coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll rounded tablespoons of cookie dough into balls.
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating evenly.
- Place the coated balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Ensure your butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have cream of tartar, you can omit it, but the cookies might spread more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 100-120
- Sugar: Approx. 8-10g
- Sodium: Approx. 30-40mg
- Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 2-3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 12-15g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approx. 1g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20-25mg