Description
Soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies with a cinnamon-sugar crust and a subtle tang from cream of tartar, perfect for nostalgic and comforting treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for rolling.
- Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls and roll each in cinnamon-sugar until fully coated.
- Place coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg to cinnamon-sugar coating for extra warmth.
- Use browned butter instead of softened butter for a nutty flavor.
- Drizzle vanilla or cream cheese glaze for added sweetness.
- For vegan option, use vegan butter and flax eggs or other egg replacers.
- Add ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or ginger to dough for a spiced twist.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
- Freeze dough balls before baking up to 3 months; bake from frozen with extra 2-3 minutes baking time.
- Warm cookies in microwave 10-15 seconds to refresh softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
