Description
Indulge in these Soft & Chewy Snickerdoodles, a classic cookie favorite that boasts a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. These cookies are soft, warmly spiced, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Shape and Coat Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, then generously coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place on prepared baking sheets a few inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
