Snickerdoodle Cookies
Soft buttery dough with crispy edges and a flexible center, dusted with warm cinnamon-sugar coating. A quintessential American classic baked to tender perfection.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
- Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl
- In separate bowl, cream butter and sugars together until smooth
- Beat in egg and vanilla
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms
- Form dough into 1-inch balls
- Mix cinnamon-sugar coating in a small bowl
- Roll each dough ball in cinnamon sugar coating
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden
Notes
Ensure butter is room temperature for smooth dough
Use aluminum-free baking powder if sensitivity concerns exist
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
For best texture, don't chill dough before baking
Use aluminum-free baking powder if sensitivity concerns exist
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
For best texture, don't chill dough before baking
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 120mg | Sugar: 15g