Description

These soft, pillowy snickerdoodle cookies feature a distinct tang from cream of tartar and are coated in a warm cinnamon sugar mixture for the perfect chewy texture and crisp edge.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for dough)
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until pale, fluffy, and creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
Turn mixer to low speed and gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix just until flour disappears; do not overmix.
Optional: Chill dough in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour for thicker cookies.
In a shallow bowl, mix ½ cup granulated sugar with cinnamon.
Scoop dough balls (approx. 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Place dough balls on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just starting to turn golden but centers still look soft.
Let cookies sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake; cookies should look soft when removed from the oven as they firm up while cooling. Use the ‘spoon and level’ method for flour to avoid dry cookies. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness for up to 5 days. Dough can be frozen for later baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 110
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 21
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 1.5

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