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Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These soft and chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies are a cozy treat, balancing nostalgic flavors with modern baking twists.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a spoon-and-level method
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar Can substitute with baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens cookies
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Choose light or dark
  • 1 Egg Large, bind ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon For coating
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Sweetens coating

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  7. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the coating.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in cinnamon sugar.
  9. Place dough balls on baking sheet, ensuring 2 inches of space between them. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  10. Remove cookies from oven, gently shape while warm, and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1.5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. Use room temperature ingredients for a lighter texture.

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