26
servings20
minutes10
minutesSnickerdoodle Cookies are a classic! This recipe is quick and easy, it doesn’t require refrigeration. You can have them from the bowl to the plate in only 30 minutes. They’re similar to a sugar cookie, but rolled in sugar and cinnamon, making them irresistible. This recipe produces soft and thick cookies. The cream of tartar adds a unique tangy flavor. I remove them from the oven after 10-11 minutes and allow them to cool on the pan, this keeps them soft and puffy. Your family and friends are guaranteed to love this recipe for Snickerdoodles!
Ingredients
3 Cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup salted butter
1 1/3 cups of granulated sugar
1 large egg plus one egg yolk (at room temperature)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Topping
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl for the topping. Set aside.
- Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a medium-sized bowl.
- In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on high until smooth which takes about 2 minutes. Add the egg and yolk along with the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and bottom with a rubber spatula as needed. Turn the mixer on slow and add the dry ingredients in 3 parts. The dough will be thick.
- Roll cookie dough with hands into balls about 1 1/2 tbsp each. Roll the dough into the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Sprinkle extra cinnamon and sugar on top as desired. Arrange about 4 rows of 3 cookies on the sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Leave the cookies on the sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an air-tight container and they will keep for a few days but, they will most likely be eaten before that. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can make the dough in advance and store in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Bring to room temperature before baking.