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Bake the best Snickerdoodles at home! Follow our simple and delicious Snickerdoodle cookie recipe for the classic sweet, cinnamon-sugar treat.
Tender, soft and chewy with cinnamon inside and a crispy cinnamon sugar coating – this will be your new go-to recipe!
Give me a fresh from the oven Peanut Blossom or Chocolate Crinkle Cookie and I’m in heaven, but there’s just something about a Snickerdoodle that hits different.
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Why You’ll Love These Snickerdoodle Cookies
The beloved, classic Snickerdoodle cookie recipe is a warm, inviting treat that’s not just for holidays but a comfort all year round.
- Signature crackled surface – As they bake, the sugared coating melts a little into the cookie, forming a crackled exterior.
- Cream of tartar – Snickerdoodles have a unique ingredient that sets them apart: cream of tartar. This ingredient not only imparts a distinctive tangy flavor but also contributes to the cookie’s soft, chewy texture.
- Cinnamon sugar coating – Then there’s that delicious contrast of the sugary, cinnamon-spiced exterior for a cookie that’s a standout in taste and texture.
How to Make The Best Snickerdoodles
- In one bowl: Cream together butter and sugar then add eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl: Whisk together flour, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Make the dough: Mix the wet and dry ingredients together into a soft dough.
- Roll dough: Use a cookie scoop and form balls of dough about 2 tablespoons in size. Roll the balls in cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375℉ and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
Cream of Tartar Substitute
Cream of tartar is crucial for the signature tanginess, but in a pinch, you can substitute it with lemon juice or white vinegar.
If you don’t have the cream of tartar on hand, you can replace bother the cream of tartar and baking soda with 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
FAQs
Snickerdoodle cookies typically use cream of tartar, which gives them their unique, slightly tangy flavor and chewy texture.
Store Snickerdoodles in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay fresh for about a week.
Yes, you can freeze the dough. Make sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and seal it in a freezer bag.
This issue is usually due to overbaking. Since ovens can vary, you may have to play around with the timing. Start with underbaking a little, then let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Perfectly cooked Snickerdoodles will be golden around the edges and soft and chewy in the center.
Expert Tips
- Cream together the butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes. You want to make sure that the mixture is light, fluffy and airy.
- Use room temperature ingredients. When the eggs are the same temperature as everything else, they blend better and tend to have a better rise.
- Chill the dough. If your cookies are too flat or spreading when they bake, the dough may be too warm. Chill the dough before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Don’t transfer right away. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
- Leave space between cookies. Make sure to evenly space the cookies on the baking sheet to allow for even baking.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure all your cookies are the same size and bake evenly.
More Cookie Recipes
- Nutella Cookies
- Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
- Red Velvet Cookies
- Magic Bar Cookies
- Chocolate Brownie Cookies
- Cheesecake Cookies
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Best Ever Snickerdoodle Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar. Add egg and vanilla and beat until blended.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well until a nice dough forms.
- Mix ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together in a shallow dish (like a pie plate) and set aside.
- Divide dough and roll into balls about 1.5-2 tablespoons in size. (Using a medium cookie scoop is very helpful for this). Roll into a ball and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cook completely.
- Store cooled cookies in a tightly sealed container for up to one week.
I made these and they are the bomb! I’ve tried numerous receipes and this one is the best. Cookies almost didn’t make it to the freezer. I have company coming so I am baking ahead of time. Very easy receipe to follow.
Nice! Thanks for stopping by Victoria.
I don’t understand all the hate you’re getting on these cookies. They turned out PERFECTLY!! I didn’t substitute any ingredients and they were perfectly chewy and soft. The dough was “pie crust like” when I started mixing the wet and dry ingredients, but I kept mixing and the dough came together like any great cookie dough. Took them out when they still looked soft and they finished baking while cooking and were the perfect consistency. I will absolutely make these again. Great snickerdoodle.
Hi Marta, Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate hearing your positive experience!