The Best Soft & Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies
About this recipe
Snickerdoodle cookies are a classic treat known for their soft and chewy texture, and this recipe from Tasty promises to deliver just that. With a perfect balance of cinnamon and sugar, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The combination of cream of tartar and baking soda gives these cookies their signature rise and texture, making them soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside.
Ingredient notes
- Use 1 cup of softened butter for a rich flavor.
- You can substitute the brown sugar with white sugar if needed, but it may alter the flavor slightly.
Tips from Tasty’s video
- Make sure to whip the butter with vanilla until light and fluffy for the best texture.
- Sifting the dry ingredients into the dough helps to ensure an even mix and light texture.
- Rolling the dough into ping pong sized balls ensures even baking and consistent cookie size.
Good to know
- How many cookies does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 24 cookies.
- What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- How long do I bake the cookies?
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
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The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whip the butter with vanilla until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the sugar and brown sugar and mix until well incorporated.
- 5
Add the eggs and stir until thoroughly incorporated.
- 6
Using a sifter, add the flour, cream of tartar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and sift into the dough. Combine until evenly mixed.
- 7
Using your hands, roll dough into ping pong sized balls.
- 8
Dip the dough into the cinnamon sugar mixture and roll around, covering the dough ball completely.
- 9
Place cookie dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- 10
Enjoy!
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