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Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
The Softest & Chewiest Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 2 mins
 

Chewy, soft, and so sweet with a cinnamon sugar coating, my Snickerdoodle Cookies recipe is the one you've been looking for!

Course: Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 40 cookies
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough
  • 2 ¾ cups (13 ¾ oz/389 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) butter , softened
  • 1 ½ cups (12 oz/340 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs , at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
To Make the Snickerdoodle Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) fan assist, then line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 

  2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 

  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a handheld electric mixer) cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

  4. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla and mix until fully incorporated.

  5. Reduce the mixer to low speed and add the flour mixture, mixing just until just combined.

To Make the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and set aside.

To Shape the Snickerdoodle Cookies
  1. Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, portion the dough into balls and roll each in the cinnamon sugar coating. Arrange them 1½ inch (4 cm) apart on your prepared baking sheets and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. (Chilling helps the cookie keep its shape while baking).

To Bake the Snickerdoodle Cookies
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

To Serve and Store the Snickerdoodle Cookies
  1. Enjoy with a glass of milk! Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.