Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, these homemade snickerdoodles are always a crowd pleaser. They are easy to make, freezer friendly, and perfect for cookie trays, gifting and the holidays.
Servings: 65 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2¾ cups all purpose flour
Cinnamon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a couple cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment or with large bowl and hand beaters, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. About 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping the sides and bottom of bowl as needed.
- Add the cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and all purpose flour. Mix on low speed until it is fully incorporated.
- If time allows, cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. I think the dough is easier to work with once it has chilled a bit.
- In a shallow flat bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Using a small cookie scoop, or 1 tablespoon, scoop the dough and place it 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
- Roll each scoop into a smooth ball and roll in cinnamon sugar. Place back on cookie sheet.
- Bake cookies in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and centers look set.
- Let cookies cool for 2 minutes on pan then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If you want slightly larger cookies, use a medium scoop or 2 tablespoons, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Expert tip: I like to scoop all the dough first, then roll all into balls, and then roll all the balls in cinnamon sugar. Working in an assembly line like this makes it go much smoother and faster.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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