Classic Snickerdoodles

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Classic Snickerdoodles

Soft, buttery snickerdoodles with lightly crisp edges, chewy centers and the classic cinnamon-sugar coating.

Total

35 min

Servings

18

Level

Easy

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 whole Large egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1 cup Granulated sugar, for rolling
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment.

Beat butter and 1 cup sugar approximately 2 minutes until creamy.

Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt separately.

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix only until a soft dough forms.

Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.

Scoop approximately 1 1/2 tbsp dough per cookie. Roll each portion into a ball.

Roll generously in cinnamon sugar. Place approximately 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

Bake 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft and slightly puffed.

Let cool on the baking sheet approximately 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition per serving

160

Calories

2g

Protein

24g

Carbs

7g

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

Cream of tartar gives a traditional snickerdoodle its characteristic subtle tang and chewy texture. Do not flatten the dough before baking.
Part of:Cookies

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