Description
A nostalgic, chewy snickerdoodle cookie recipe that uses only five main ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make. These cookies feature crisp edges, a soft center, and a signature cinnamon-sugar crackle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for dough)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for dough)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing only until the flour disappears.
- In a shallow bowl, mix ½ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened, not melted, to prevent flat cookies. Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender texture. For best results, chill dough balls for 30 minutes before baking if time permits. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: snickerdoodle, cookies, cinnamon sugar, easy baking, chewy cookies, 5 ingredient recipe, dessert, baking