Description
Classic Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies coated in cinnamon sugar. They are simple to make and loved by all.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tbsp sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for best results.
- Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg