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The Best Tasty Snickerdoodle Recipe

The tasty The Best Tasty Snickerdoodle starts with a concise and easy to follow recipe like this one you're about to read.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Rolling:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.

Add Wet Ingredients:

  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Mix the Dough:

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling the cookies.

Shape and Roll the Dough:

  • Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Roll each ball of dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.

Bake the Cookies:

  • Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops of the cookies are lightly golden brown.

Cool and Serve:

  • Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy the Sweetness:

  • Serve the snickerdoodle cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a delightful treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Store for Later:

  • Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

Snickerdoodle cookies are a timeless classic that never goes out of style. With their soft, chewy texture and irresistible cinnamon sugar coating, these cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or simply to indulge your sweet tooth, snickerdoodles are guaranteed to bring joy with every bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal
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