Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe. These delightful treats are characterized by their tender, buttery texture and signature cinnamon-sugar coating, making them the perfect comfort snack for holidays or any cozy gathering. With a simple blend of pantry staples and a few straightforward steps, you can create these chewy cookies that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Each bite delivers a nostalgic flavor that brings families together, whether served warm with a glass of milk or as part of a festive dessert platter. Get ready to bake up some sweet memories!
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on the prepared cookie sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 6-8 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg