Snickerdoodles Classic Cookie Recipe: Bake Irresistible Treats!
A classic recipe for Snickerdoodles, these soft and chewy cookies are rolled in cinnamon sugar for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 3 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the coated balls on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, do not overbake.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies freeze well; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg