Description
These Best Snickerdoodle Cookies are classic, soft, and chewy with a perfect cinnamon-sugar coating. They offer a delightful balance of buttery sweetness and a slight tang from the cream of tartar, baked to golden perfection in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
Coating
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create the cookies’ soft texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to incorporate flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling the cookie dough balls, giving them their signature flavor and coating.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Shape the dough into small balls, roll each ball generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 9 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed from oven.
- For a more pronounced cinnamon flavor, you can increase cinnamon in the coating slightly.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best texture.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
