Irresistible Chewy Snickerdoodles Recipe Perfect for Dessert
These snickerdoodles are irresistibly chewy with soft centers, slightly crisp edges, and an addictive cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for parties, cozy nights, or a sweet treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (340g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies soft and tender.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls, then coat each one generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers will look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip the cream of tartar—it gives snickerdoodles their signature tangy flavor and helps create the chewy texture.’, ‘Don’t overbake—the cookies will look slightly underdone when you take them out of the oven, but they’ll firm up as they cool.’, ‘Measure your flour accurately to avoid dry cookies.’, ‘Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth batter.’, ‘If the dough feels too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before rolling into balls.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
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