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A plate of freshly baked chewy snickerdoodles dusted with cinnamon sugar, golden-brown edges, soft center, arranged on a rustic wooden table with a cozy background

Soft & Chewy Snickerdoodles the Ultimate Easy Cookie Recipe

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A simple, foolproof recipe for soft and chewy snickerdoodles, featuring cinnamon sugar coating, perfect texture, and homemade goodness.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  4. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar for coating.
  5. Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Coat each ball in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  6. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, use slightly underbaked cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 94 Kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg