Description
A classic snickerdoodle cookie recipe with a soft and chewy texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
- In a separate small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Shape dough into balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- You can substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- For a more intense cinnamon flavor, add a bit more to the rolling mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snickerdoodle cookies, cookie recipes, dessert recipes