Unbelievably Delicious Snickerdoodle Recipe That Will Change Your Baking Game!
Snickerdoodles are classic cinnamon-sugar cookies with a soft, chewy texture and a slightly tangy flavor from cream of tartar. These cookies are beloved for their crisp edges, fluffy interiors, and warm spice coating, making them a comforting treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowls
- - Electric mixer or hand whisk
- - Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
- - Spoon or cookie scoop
Ingredients
- - 1 cup 2 sticks Unsalted butter, softened
- - 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- - 2 large Eggs
- - 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- - 2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- - 1 1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
- - 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- - 1/4 tsp Salt
- - 1/4 cup Granulated sugar for coating
- - 1 1/2 tbsp Ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading. - For a crispier texture, bake for 1-2 minutes longer. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. - Add a teaspoon of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar coating for a spiced twist.
Calories:
Approximately 90-110 per cookie (depending on size)
Approximately 90-110 per cookie (depending on size)