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Snickerdoodles

Delicious snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: snickerdoodles, cookies, baking, dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix the extra sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
  • Form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g