Snickerdoodle Recipe

Snickerdoodles are a classic cookie with a soft and chewy texture, a slight tang from cream of tartar, and a generous coating of cinnamon sugar. This recipe will guide you through making the perfect snickerdoodles from scratch. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

For the Cookies

• 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

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
4. Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 2: Chill the Dough

1. Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps to make the dough easier to handle and enhances the flavor.

Step 3: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Coating

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Make cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon for the coating.

Step 4: Shape and Coat the Cookies

1. Form balls: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
2. Coat in cinnamon sugar: Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

Step 5: Bake the Cookies

1. Place on baking sheet: Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
2. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will puff up and then flatten out during baking.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

1. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
2. Serve: Enjoy your snickerdoodles with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.

Tips for the Perfect Snickerdoodles

• Softened butter: Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and better texture.
• Cream of tartar: This ingredient gives snickerdoodles their classic tangy flavor and chewy texture. Do not skip it.
• Chill the dough: Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
• Even coating: Roll the dough balls thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar to ensure an even coating and that classic snickerdoodle flavor.

Conclusion

This classic snickerdoodle recipe is sure to become a favorite with its perfect combination of chewy texture and cinnamon-sugar flavor. These cookies are easy to make and are always a hit with family and friends. Enjoy baking and indulging in these delicious treats!