Description

Snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy treats with a signature tang from cream of tartar, rolled in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for snacks, desserts, or homemade treats. Easily made gluten-free or vegan.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter substitute)

– 1½ cups granulated sugar

– 2 large eggs

– 2 tsp vanilla extract

– 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free flour for GF option)

– 1½ tsp cream of tartar

– ½ tsp baking soda

– ¾ tsp salt

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:

– ¼ cup granulated sugar

– 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture. Cream for an additional 1–2 minutes until fully combined.
Stir in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft texture.
In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes for firmer dough.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the dough into small balls and coat them twice in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underdone.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

– Use room-temperature butter: This ensures proper creaming and a light, airy texture.

– Chill the dough: Refrigerating the dough helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.

– Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free flour and verify all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.

– Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months; thaw or bake directly from frozen as needed.

– Customizations: Add nutmeg, cardamom, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for unique twists.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
Category: DesserDessert / Cookies t
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 24 cookies per recipe)
Calories: ~140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg