Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of homemade Snickerdoodle cookies with this delightful recipe. Tender, buttery, and slightly tangy, these cookies are coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture that elevates their soft and chewy texture. Perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon snacks, or simply as a cozy treat to enjoy any time, this classic dessert will make your taste buds dance with joy. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, you’ll find baking these heavenly cookies a rewarding experience for both you and your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Form cookie dough into balls, roll in cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg