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The BEST Snickerdoodle Recipe

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Snickerdoodles are classic cookies known for their soft, chewy texture and a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. A key ingredient that sets them apart is cream of tartar, which imparts a subtle tangy flavor and contributes to their characteristic texture.


Ingredients

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  •  cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1½ cups of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

  3. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.

  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

  6. Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon.

  7. Form and Coat Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1½-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.

  8. Bake: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.


Notes

  • Cream of Tartar: This ingredient is essential for achieving the classic snickerdoodle flavor and texture.

     

  • Softness: To maintain a soft and chewy texture, avoid overbaking the cookies. They may appear slightly underbaked when you remove them from the oven, but they will set as they cool.

  • Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.