Delight in the warmth and nostalgia of soft snickerdoodle cookies, crafted to perfection. A cinnamon-sugar hug in every bite!
This easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe has quickly become a family favorite. These cookies are perfectly soft and full of cinnamon flavor!
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This time of year, I always get the baking itch. The weather is cooler, school has started again, and we are settling back into more of a routine after the summer.
Cookie recipes are usually where I start. I like to be able add treats to the boys’ lunches or have quick grab-and-go options for them to snack on.
Today’s easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe has quickly become a family favorite. These cookies are perfectly soft and full of cinnamon flavor!
What’s a Snickerdoodle?
This delicious cookie is often thought to have gotten its name from a German word meaning something like “crinkly noodles” or “snail noodles”. Classic snickerdoodles get their signature tangy flavor from one key ingredient – cream of tartar.
If you haven’t heard of cream of tartar, don’t worry. It is readily available at any grocery store. And at the bottom of this post you’ll find directions for making these without it entirely.
As a busy mom, I think the best cookies are easy to make and freeze beautifully. I can make a large batch, pack them into a freezer bag, and pull them out a little bit at a time.
At least, that’s the goal. Honestly, they don’t always last long enough to make it to the freezer! That is especially true with this easy snickerdoodle recipe. I highly recommend making a double batch.
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Cookie Supplies:
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
Makes: 24 cookies
Bake time: 10 mins
Prep time: 10 mins
Additional time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs (You may also want to add a splash of vanilla extract along with the eggs.)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and blend well.
- Chill the dough, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto your prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the baked cookies to a cooling rack immediately.
Tips and Tricks:
- Save yourself clean-up time by lining your cookie sheet with parchment paper before baking.
- This recipe works equally well using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- For best results, allow your ingredients to come to room temperature before you start baking.
- I highly recommend you get yourself a cookie scoop! Using a scoop ensures that each of your cookies are a uniform size and shape, which also means even baking. It is a must-have kitchen tool for any home baker.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Keep them in a single layer or between wax paper. They are also be frozen and will last for up to 3 months this way.
FAQ:
Q: I don’t have cream of tartar. What can I use instead?
A: You can substitute fresh lemon juice or white vinegar for the cream of tartar. 1 tsp of lemon juice for every 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these easy snickerdoodles! For even more tasty treats, try these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, a classic oatmeal raisin option, or double chocolate chip cookies.
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Easy Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
This easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe has quickly become a family favorite. These cookies are perfectly soft and full of cinnamon flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl mix butter, sugar and eggs.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and blend well.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls and coat in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove to a cooling rack immediately.
