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Grandma's Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

Snickerdoodle cookies are one of those old-fashioned, traditional cookies that are bound to remind you of your grandma with every bite.  

Today we're baking a classic Snickerdoodle recipe that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with a soft, chewy, cookie bursting with cinnamon flavor.

A batch of snickerdoodle cookies cooling on a wire rack.

What makes Snickerdoodle cookies special is the hint of tart flavor from adding cream of tartar. You can buy cream of tartar wherever you buy your baking products.

Why You'll Love This Snickerdoodle Recipe

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1. Easy Preparation: Baking shouldn't feel intimidating. This recipe is straightforward and foolproof, perfect for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Impress your family and friends with your baking prowess, without breaking a sweat.

2. Pantry-Perfect Ingredients: Except for cream of tartar, which you can easily find, this recipe relies on simple staples you likely already have on hand. Whip up a batch of these delightful cookies anytime the craving strikes.

3. Cinnamon Sugar Yumminess: Get ready for a flavor explosion! The dough is coated in a generous blend of warm cinnamon and sweet sugar, creating a crispy, caramelized outer crust that perfectly complements the chewy interior. It's a classic combination elevated to pure cinnamon joy.

4. No Chilling Required: Are you an impatient baker? Unlike many Snickerdoodle recipes, this one skips the chilling step. Simply mix, roll, bake, and savor – instant gratification never tasted so good.

5. A Touch of Nostalgia: These snickerdoodles aren't just delicious, they're a warm hug of comfort. Every bite evokes memories of childhood kitchens and gooey cookies fresh from the oven. Share them with loved ones and create new Snickerdoodle memories of your own.

How to Make Snickerdoodle Cookies

Except for cream of tartar, the ingredients you will need are most likely in your pantry now. Once you add the cream of tartar to your pantry you can use a pinch to help stabilize whipped cream and to create a stable, glossy meringue.

Ingredients:                                                            


  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened   
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla extract.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix!

In a bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and the cinnamon. Roll the dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating them evenly.

Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.

Woman removing baked snickerdoodles from the oven.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro Homecook Tips

For chewier cookies, bake them for a shorter time. For crispier cookies, bake them for a few minutes longer.

If you don't have cream of tartar, you can substitute 2 teaspoons of baking powder. However, the cookies may not be as soft as when you use cream of tartar.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. .

The Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

sugar cookies with cinnamon, old-fashioned cookies
dessert
American
Yield: 42-46 1-1/4" cookies
Author: Donna Urso
Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies

Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies

A traditional sugar cookie with a cinnamon sugar coating and a hint of tang.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix!
  4. In a bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and the cinnamon. Roll the dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating them evenly.
  5. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

105.32

Fat (grams)

4.71 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.86 g

Carbs (grams)

14.81 g

Fiber (grams)

0.32 g

Net carbs

14.48 g

Sugar (grams)

8.37 g

Protein (grams)

1.21 g

Sodium (milligrams)

58.05 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

20.48 mg

Please use this nutritional information as a guide only.

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