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The BEST Snickerdoodle

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
  • Total Time: Approximately 30 minutes
  • Yield: 33 cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe is a perfect blend of soft, chewy, and cinnamon-sugar goodness. With its easy-to-follow instructions, simple ingredients, and exceptional flavor, this snickerdoodle recipe is bound to be a hit. Learn how to make soft and chewy snickerdoodles that are guaranteed to impress every time. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies offer the perfect balance of texture and flavor!


Ingredients

1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened

1 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

  • Beat softened butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.

  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.

  • Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

  • Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl for the coating.

  • Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

  • Place coated dough balls on baking sheets, spaced apart.

  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and golden. Centers should be slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.

  • Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.


Notes

  • Vegan Version: Use vegan butter and flaxseed meal mixed with water as an egg substitute.

  • Gluten-Free Version: Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

  • Chocolate-Dipped Option: After baking, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate.