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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Classic Snickerdoodles

Four soft, crackled snickerdoodle cookies heavily coated in cinnamon sugar, stacked on a white plate.
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A straightforward recipe for making soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies with a perfect buttery flavor and signature cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small, shallow bowl, mix the 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Roll the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • If you prefer a slightly tangier cookie, use 1 teaspoon of lemon juice mixed with 1 teaspoon of milk as a substitute for the cream of tartar.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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