Soft Chewy Snickerdoodles (Printable)
Classic snickerdoodles featuring a tender, chewy center and crisp edges with a cinnamon-sugar coating.
# What's Needed:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for coating.
07 - Scoop 1 1/2-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
08 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- This recipe creates tender cookies that feel like a warm hug in every bite
- The cinnamon-sugar coating adds a perfect balance of spice and sweetness that became an instant favorite
02 -
- Don't overmix the dough once you add the flour to keep cookies tender and chewy
- Letting cookies cool on the baking sheet allows the centers to finish setting perfectly soft
03 -
- Beat the butter and sugar long enough to trap air, creating a lighter cookie
- Rolling dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar makes the edges beautifully crispy and flavorful