Description
These soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies are the ultimate cinnamon-sugar treat! With their iconic tangy flavor from cream of tartar and a delightfully tender center, these cookies are a nostalgic favorite for good reason. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a party, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this simple no-chill recipe delivers bakery-style results in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1⅓ cups (267g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Topping: ⅓ cup (70g) granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a small bowl, mix the topping: ⅓ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar on high speed until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts. Mix on low until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each in the cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Place dough balls 3 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cookies will appear slightly underbaked in the center.
- If desired, gently press the tops with a spoon for flatter cookies. Let cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra chewy snickerdoodle cookies, add an extra egg yolk and underbake slightly.
- Want a seasonal twist? Add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice for fall flavor.
- Substitute half of the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a richer taste and softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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