Description
Warm, chewy snickerdoodles with a signature cinnamon-sugar coating. These nostalgic cookies are soft, slightly tangy, and perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients and a grandma-style approach.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Chill dough in refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and granulated sugar for coating.
Portion dough into 1 1/2 tbsp balls.
Roll each dough ball in cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing firmly to coat.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just set; let cool on racks.
Notes
Chilling the dough ensures a chewy texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For best results, use softened butter (not melted).
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg