The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
If you love soft, chewy cookies with a warm cinnamon flavor, these Snickerdoodles are perfect. They are lightly crisp on the edges and tender in the center. This easy recipe is beginner-friendly, requires no chilling, and makes about 30 cookies in under 30 minutes. Coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix, these cookies are perfect for dessert, holiday treats, or just a cozy snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Snickerdoodle Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 6 Tbsp granulated sugar
Servings & Nutrition:
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories per cookie: 125 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Country: United States
- Course: Dessert
Snickerdoodle Cookie Substitutions and Variations
- Butter Substitute: You can use salted butter instead of unsalted; reduce added salt slightly.
- Sugar Variations: Swap brown sugar for coconut sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Egg Substitute: Use 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 6 Tbsp water) for a vegan option.
- Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar for a warm twist.
- Chewy or Thick Cookies: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 15–30 minutes before baking.
Classic Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies
These soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies are coated in sweet cinnamon sugar and baked until lightly golden. They have a tender center, slightly crisp edges, and a warm cinnamon flavor that makes them perfect for any time of the year. This recipe is easy to follow and great for beginners.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- All purpose flour
- Cream of tartar
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter softened
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- Granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Keep aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla until smooth.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Scoop small portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat well in cinnamon sugar.
- Place dough balls on the baking tray, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cookies look set but soft in the center.
- Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then move to a wire rack.
Notes
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Soft and chewy texture
- Strong cinnamon flavor
- No dough chilling needed
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Perfect for holidays or everyday treats
