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    Snickerdoodle Cookies

    April 24, 2020 by LaKita 6 Comments

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    Snickerdoodle Cookies is a simple recipe that creates a buttery sugar cookie rolled in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture to form the most chewy and delicious cookie ever.

    overhead view snickerdoodle cookies on a white plate with a napkin

    These cookies are so good. I mean can you really go wrong when the combination of cinnamon and sugar is involved?

    I think not.

    These cookies require basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen with the exception of the cream of tartar, which adds more acid to the recipe, see more science stuff. If you do not have any cream of tartar lying around your kitchen, then you can substitute 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar instead for the ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar.

    Be sure to try this recipe soon.

    What ingredients are needed for easy snickerdoodle cookies?

    ingredients needed to make snickerdoodle cookies

    1. Butter
    2. Granulated sugar
    3. Eggs
    4. Vanilla extract
    5. All-purpose flour
    6. Baking side
    7. Cream of tartar
    8. Ground cinnamon

    How to make this classic snickerdoodle recipe:

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Using a mixer on medium speed, mix together the butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and continue mixing.

    butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in mixing bowl with paddle attachment

    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar.

    flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a white bowl with spoon

    Turn the mixer on low speed and slowly add the flour mixture into the egg mixture until a soft dough forms.

    flour added into mixing bowl to make snickerdoodle cookies

    In a small bowl, stir together the ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon to combine.

    cinnamon sugar mixture in small bowl with cookie dough ball

    Using a cookie scoop, scoop a cookie and then roll it into the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    single baked snickerdoodle cookie

    What does a snickerdoodle taste like?

    If you have never had a snickerdoodle cookie, then it is a thick and chewy cookie. It is also light and covered in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. This mixture actually allows the cookie to form a crisp outer layer that is the perfect balance of sweet and spice without being overpowering.

    Is cream of tartar necessary for snickerdoodles?

    Yes, cream of tartar is needed to make these cookies. It provides the acid in the cookie dough that helps to keep these cookies chewy after baking. If you do not have the cream of tartar in your spice rack, then again you may substitute it for 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar instead for the ½ teaspoon that the recipe calls for.

    Recipe

    close up side view snickerdoodle cookies on a white plate

    Snickerdoodle Cookies

    LaKita Anderson
    Snickerdoodle Cookies is a simple recipe that creates a buttery sugar cookie rolled in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture to form the most chewy and delicious cookie ever.
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    Prep Time 13 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 205 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Using a mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and continue mixing.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar.
    • Turn the mixer on low speed and slowly add the flour mixture into the egg mixture until a soft dough forms.
    • In a small bowl, stir together the ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon to combine.
    • Using a cookie scoop, scoop a cookie and then roll it into the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet spacing about 2 inches apart.
    • Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 260IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.8mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    hand holding a snickerdoodle cookie that has a bite in it

    Need a few more easy cookie recipes? Try these:

    • Funfetti Sugar Cookies
    • Coffee Cookies
    • Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
    • Freezing Cookie Dough

    Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to use these Snickerdoodle Cookies? Please share them in the comments below!


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    Comments

    1. Akaleistar

      August 22, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      I love snickerdoodle cookies! Those look so yummy 🙂

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      • LaKita

        August 22, 2017 at 8:56 pm

        Thank you...Me too...they are so good 🙂

        Reply
    2. Samantha

      June 17, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Just made a batch and according to my bf, they are the best cookies I've ever made. This recipe is fantastic and so easy to follow.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 17, 2020 at 9:17 pm

        Thank you so much Samantha! So glad to hear that you and your bf enjoyed them!!

        Reply
    3. Angela Clark Walker

      August 23, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      I just made your recipe! Can you freeze the dough?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 25, 2020 at 11:03 am

        Hi Angela! Yes, you can freeze these cookies. I have some in the freezer now, just freeze after rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

        Reply

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