Description
These chewy snickerdoodles are soft, buttery cookies coated in cinnamon sugar with a signature tang from cream of tartar. This easy snickerdoodle recipe delivers perfectly chewy centers, crisp edges, and classic homemade cookie flavor. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for soft cinnamon cookies, bakery-style snickerdoodles, and easy homemade treats.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar for coating
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
4. Whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
6. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
7. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and coat in cinnamon sugar.
8. Place on baking sheet spaced apart.
9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
10. Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Do not overbake if you want a soft chewy center.
Cream of tartar gives the classic tang and texture.
Chilling dough creates thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg