Description

Soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies with a crisp cinnamon-sugar exterior. This simple recipe uses pantry staples and requires no chilling time for perfect results every time.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups (340g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for dough)
½ cup (100g) extra granulated sugar (for coating)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ cup sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon for the coating.
Scoop dough into 1 ½-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, but centers still look soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened, not melted, to prevent spreading. Do not overbake; centers should look slightly underdone as they firm up while cooling. For extra crunch, roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar twice. Store in an airtight container with a piece of bread to maintain softness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 110
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3.5
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 2

Keywords: snickerdoodle cookies, soft cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy baking, homemade cookies, classic dessert