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Snickerdoodle Cookies

Classic cinnamon sugar cookies.

Around 36 cookies - 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (330g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (226g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the cinnamon-sugar coating:

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe

  • Preheat the oven and prep the pans: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two ungreased baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs on at a time beating well between each addition. Scrape down the bowl and mix in the vanilla
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Scrape the down down and mix in any remaining dry areas.
  • Mix the coating: In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together.
  • Shape and coat the cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the cookie dough into 1½ tablespoons sized balls. Roll the dough in the palms of your hands to create smooth balls, then coat them in cinnamon sugar. Place the dough balls on the cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
  • Bake and cool cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until puffed and just starting to wrinkle around the edges. Let the cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Sources

Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe: Preppy Kitchen