Description
Homemade snickerdoodle cookies deliver classic cinnamon-sugar comfort with sweet, buttery perfection. Crisp edges and tender centers make these classic treats irresistible for cookie lovers seeking simple, nostalgic delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Create a creamy base by whipping softened butter and sugar until light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes, then incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
- Gently fold vanilla extract into the butter mixture, creating a smooth, fragrant foundation.
- Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a separate container, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to maintain a consistent texture without overmixing.
- Craft the signature cinnamon coating by blending sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Shape the dough into uniform spheres, approximately tablespoon-sized, then generously roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for complete coverage.
- Arrange coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, maintaining 2-inch spacing to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges while preserving soft, tender centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling, preserving their delicate texture.
Notes
- Soft Butter Technique: Allow butter to reach room temperature naturally for 30-45 minutes, ensuring smooth creaming and even cookie texture.
- Precise Mixing Method: Avoid overmixing dough to prevent tough, dense cookies; stop mixing once ingredients are just combined.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating Trick: Roll cookies generously in cinnamon-sugar mixture for maximum flavor and classic crackled appearance.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg