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