Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies
These soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies envelop you in warmth with their delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite evokes sweet nostalgia and joy. Whip up a batch to savor warm with milk or transform them into an ice cream sandwich for a delicious treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for rolling. Roll dough into balls and coat in the mixture before placing on baking sheets spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg