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Classic Snickerdoodles

A close-up of a stack of chewy snickerdoodles, coated in cinnamon sugar, on a marble countertop.
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Bake soft, chewy, cinnamon-sugar coated cookies with a signature crackle top. This recipe delivers nostalgic flavor and simple joy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For Rolling:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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 granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for rolling.
  7. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
  8. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  9. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. They will look slightly underbaked.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Cream of tartar is essential for the snickerdoodle’s signature tangy flavor and chewy texture. If you don’t have it, you can substitute with an equal amount of baking powder, but the flavor and texture will be different.
  • For perfectly soft cookies, be careful not to overbake them. Remove them from the oven when the centers still look slightly soft.
  • Rolling the dough balls generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture ensures that classic crinkled, sugary crust.

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