The Best Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies
If you love snickerdoodles, this Easy Snickerdoodle Recipe is a must-try! The cookies turn out perfectly soft and chewy and feature the classic cinnamon-sugar coating and signature hint of tang. They’re super simple to make and delicious any time of the year.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 174kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at room temp
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cup flour
- 2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together with electric mixer. Add eggs.
- In separate bowl sift flour, tartar, baking soda, and salt together. Slowly combine with butter mix.
- Chill dough in fridge for at least 15 minutes more if you can.
- Meanwhile grease cookie sheet and make a cinnamon-sugar mix by combining 3 tablespoons sugar and 3 teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- When dough is chilled, take a small amount and roll into a ball about 1 ½ -2 inches wide.
- Then roll ball in cinnamon-sugar mix to coat and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400° F. Baking time varies depend upon size of dough balls so watch them closely. Cool on rack.
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Notes
- Don’t overmix the dough or the cookies can become dense instead of soft and chewy.
- Use a cookie scoop to form the dough balls so that they are consistent in size and bake up more evenly.
- The cookies will keep for up to 4-5 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also refrigerate them for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 63mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.7mg